Naila Qaisar.
Critical analysis of lancet neonatal survival series : prospects for saving newborn lives in Pakistan.
Pak J Public Health Jan ;2(2):66-8.

There is a great need to understand the underlying causes of neonatal mortality in developing countries. To overcome the prevailing challenges, proper identification of gaps in service delivery is required. Critical analysis of Lancet neonatal survival series is done to emphasize the importance of neonatal survival in elevating the health status of people. Analysis is an attempt to highlight the preventable causes of neonatal deaths in developing countries, especially in Pakistan. Four papers of Lancet neonatal survival series which included the main causes of neonatal deaths, cost-effective interventions and guidance of future planning were analyzed followed by discussion which focused mainly on neonatal mortality in Pakistan. Comparison of Pakistan with its neighboring countries in terms of neonatal survival rates is done to provide evidence for timely action. Integration of MNCH services with primary health care, capacity building and increase in number of trained health work force were some of the key suggestions emerging out of the analysis. Moreover, effective and continuous monitoring of programs should be ensured.

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