More than 80% of infection-linked newborn deaths in South Africa may be preventable

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A recent study indicates that over 80% of newborn deaths linked to infections in South Africa could be prevented through enhanced clinical care. This finding emphasizes the critical need for healthcare improvements in low-and-middle-income countries.

A study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal has identified that the vast majority of neonatal (newborn infant in the first 28 days of life) deaths caused by infections in South Africa and other low-and-middle-income countries could be prevented through improved clinical care and targeted medical interventions.