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Simple Measures to dramatically reduce child deaths in PNG

The lives of up to 10 newborn children in Papua New Guinea could be saved every day by straightforward and cost effective measures according to a new report.
 
The report by the Burnet Institute, World Vision Australia and Compass: the Women’s and Children’s Health Knowledge Hub, said these measures could be delivered by local community health workers, acting with support from local clinics.
 

Pacifika Medical Association Conference 2011

 Dr Joseph Kado, Head of Paedatrics, Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Fiji  and Dr Andrew Steer, Centre of International Health, University of Melbourne, co-presented on Improving hospital care for children in Fiji and the Pacific at the Pacifika Medical Association Conference 2011 which was held from 19-21 August in Nadi. 

New resources on Compass Website - August 2011

Compass has recently started to disseminate Policy Briefs, recent Publications and Course Reports on various key issues relating to maternal and child health.  You can view them under "Compass WCH Resources".  Your feedback is most welcome and can be sent to: mary-ann@burnet.edu.au

Nutrition Critical Appraisal Tool updated

A new draft of the working paper on the Nutrition Critical Appraisal Tool has been added. It's available from the Our Resources page.

Working Papers now available

A number of Compass WCH knowledge hub Working Papers and Briefing Papers are now available on the site. These can be accessed from the associated activities and components listed under "Our Thematic Areas", or from the "Our Resources" page.