"25,000 newborns delivered and managed by Emergency Paediatric Care Programme teams 108,611 children and women in conflict-affected areas utilized antenatal care, delivery care, post-natal visits and emergency referrals 928 patients with severe and complicated illnesses received referral support in Kachin, Rakhine, Shan States 3749 Basic Health Staff and clinical staff from Rakhine, Magway and Kachin States trained in Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition services Our work to improve child and maternal health and nutrition helps save lives Child survival and good health are the foundations of individual wellbeing and national prosperity. UNICEF is providing vital and holistic support to significantly improve the health and boost the nutrition condition of children in Myanmar. All our work is firmly anchored in a health systems strengthening approach with a focus on children with the greatest needs. How we help: Our comprehensive approach boosts results Ending preventable newborn and child deaths: Myanmar still has a high under-five children mortality rate of 50 per 1,000 live births. Vulnerability is highest among poorer families, and in disaster-prone and conflict-affected areas. Seven out of 15 states and regions contribute to 75 per cent of underfive deaths. Newborn deaths (in the first month of life) contribute to half of all child deaths, with most occurring during delivery and the child’s first day of life. Low delivery in health institutions (37 per cent) and low skilled birth attendance (60 per cent) contribute to this..."