Fight against neonatal mortality is losing steam

Key Points

• To assess the progress of countries in reducing neonatal mortality rates ahead of the 2030 U.N. target.
• Review of global neonatal mortality statistics
• Identification of countries not on track to meet goals
• Analysis of existing health solutions
• Over 60 countries projected to miss U.N. neonatal mortality target
• Recognition of available solutions that could decrease rates
• Need for renewed focus and commitment to combat neonatal mortality