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Read the Latest in USAID's Global Health News

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Patiwe and  Laika

Patiwe is a proud mother of 4-month-old Laika. Patiwe attributes Laika's outstanding growth to exclusively breastfeeding her for the first six months—a practice she learned about at a USAID-supported care group in her village. Photo credit: Tiwalere II Project/Malawi





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    Look Ahead





    The 1,000 days from a woman’s pregnancy through her child’s second birthday offer a tremendous opportunity to build healthier and more prosperous futures for both mothers and their babies. The damage done by malnutrition during the first years of a child’s life translates into a huge economic burden for countries, costing billions of dollars in lost productivity and avoidable health care costs. 
    By focusing on improving maternal and child health and nutrition and reducing disease during the critical first 1,000 days, USAID helps children grow into strong, productive citizens and promotes more stable, self-reliant societies



    Women in Bulambira, Uganda participate in breastfeeding attachment competition

    7 Ways USAID Supports Breastfeeding

    Radio talk shows and community video are just two of the ways that USAID supports breastfeeding around the world. Learn seven ways that the Agency has supported breastfeeding for more than 40 years.
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    From Infant to Toddler – The Role of Nutrition in Keeping Children HIV-free

    To prevent pregnant and breastfeeding mothers from transmitting the HIV virus to their babies, USAID and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief work with global partners to make nutrition services a routine part of national health care systems. Read the full story.
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    Male Engagement Improves Breastfeeding Practices in Guatemala 

    New mom Mileidy used to have trouble breastfeeding her daughter. Luckily, her brother was there to help. He is one of over 50,000 people in Guatemala who received professional nutrition and child health training in 2017, and because of his training, Mileidy learned to correctly position her baby. Read the full story.




    Global Health Highlights

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    It’s ‘Shark Tank’ for Global Health Inventions

    What would happen if global health innovators appeared on "Shark Tank," the reality TV show that judges business concepts? It would look like the Saving Lives at Birth DevelopmentXChange pitch competition. Read more.

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    How One Simple Solution Has Saved Thousands of Babies

    In less than 10 years, chlorhexidine—a USAID-supported antiseptic gel to prevent infection among newborns—has moved from concept to global health success. Today, more than 1.3 million newborns in Nepal have benefited from this life-saving treatment. Read more.
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    Building the Next Generation of Business-minded Global Health Leaders

    USAID partnered with GlaxoSmithKline and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management to launch the GSK | Kellogg | USAID Global Health Case Competition. This first-of-its-kind competition targets business and public health graduate students to identify sustainable solutions to global health challenges. Read more.

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