Co-develop evidence-based, culturally relevant messages with affected communities about where, why and how to access MNHabbreviation services and disseminate these messages in contextually appropriate ways, such as through radio, pictorial flyers, posters or social media.
Establish a resilient, adaptable referral and counter-referral system that includes protocols, trained staff, reliable transportation and a communication system to facilitate the transfer of newborns to the appropriate level of care when danger signs are detected, or to provide remote support when referral isn’t possible.
Ensure the SRHabbreviation coordinator works with SRHabbreviation working group members to procure Newborn Care Supply Kits, which include medicines, medical commodities and other items to support safe births and newborn survival in the immediate postnatal period.
Train CHWs or other lay health workers to provide quality and respectful postnatal care at the household level, ensuring that linkages to the formal health care are maintained through an effective referral network.
Train health workers to provide culturally acceptable, appropriate support for women and families who suffer neonatal loss; register newborn deaths, including stillbirths
To effectively deliver the newborn health services described in Chapter 3, a number of support activities must be carried out. This chapter outlines key components of program development and implementation to improve newborn care in humanitarian settings.
