Mache Tsadik, Awol Yemane Legesse, Hale Teka, Hiluf Ebuy Abraha, Girmatsion Fisseha, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss Ebrahim, Bereket Berhe, Martha Yemane Hadush, Gebrehaweria Gebrekurstos, Brhane Ayele, Haile Tsegay, Tesfit Gebremeskel, Tsega Gebremariam, Tigist Hagos, Abraha Gebreegziabher, Kibrom Muoze, Afewerk Mulugeta, Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Hagos Godefay
BACKGROUND: Neonatal mortality is among the key national and international indicators of health services. The global Sustainable Development Goal target for neonatal mortality is fewer than 12 deaths per 1000 livebirths, by 2030. Neonatal mortality estimates in the 2019 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey found 25·7 deaths per 1000 livebirths. Subnational surveys specific to Tigray, Ethiopia, reported a neonatal mortality lifetime prevalence of 7·13 deaths. Another government report from the Tigray region estimated a neonatal mortality rate of ten deaths per 1000 livebirths in 2020...
May 2024: Lancet Global Health