​Helping Babies Survive ​Reports

Various r​​eports hav​e been compiled to document the successes and lessons learned by HBS implementers and Survive and T​​​hrive GDA partners.​

Improving Newborn Resuscitation Outcomes through the Establishment of Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) Skills Labs at Pope John Paul's Hospital Aber (PJPHA) in Oyam District, Mid-Northern Uganda
Lead Author(s): Hellen Kyokutamba, Robert Mutumba, Pamela Ddongo, Paul Isabirye, Dinah Amongin and Esther Karamagi of University Research Co., LLC (URC) on behalf of the USAID ASSIST Project
Publication Date: July 2017

This case study describes the results of a quality improvement project to reduce neonatal mortality due to birth asphyxia at a hospital in Oyam District, Mid-Northern Uganda.

Guiding the way forward: Survive & Thrive 5-year Report (2012-2017)
Lead Author(s): Survive & Thrive GDA
Publication Date: August 2018

By placing an emphasis on collaboration, strengthening health systems, improving the quality and availability of health services, and building the clinical capacity of providers, Survive & Thrive has played an important role in improving maternal and newborn outcomes worldwide. This 5-year report details the accomplishments of Survive & Thrive from 2012-2017, and also includes lessons learned for future MNCH initiatives.