Features Overview
Clean DeliveryKits
Tanzania has the eighth highest number of maternal deaths in the world; a woman dies from complications of pregnancy and childbirth almost every hour in Tanzania. An estimated 99% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries, with over half of these in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tanzania has the fifth highest number of maternal deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Infections being one of the leading causes; in addition, the unavailability of basic supplies and equipment, trained staff, and adequate transportation are endemic.
Often births in rural areas of developing countries take place at home, in most instances without medical assistance, where the risk of infection and often death is high. The Clean Delivery Kits (CDK) can reduce maternal and child mortality.
The CDK provides the necessary tools and instructions to achieve the World Health Organization's "Six Cleans" throughout the birthing process:
1) Clean hands. Wash hands with clean water and soap once before delivery and once before cord cutting.
2) Clean delivery surface. A plastic sheet for mothers to lie on during delivery maintains a clean birth canal and perineum and protects the newborn from potential sources of infection.
3) Clean perineum. The perineum should be washed before and after delivery.
4) Clean cutting instruments. A new razor blade in its original packing is sterile and can prevent the transmission of tetanus-causing spores and other pathogenic organisms via the umbilicus to the infant.
5) Clean cord clamps. Umbilical clamp to tightly connect the umbilicus helps keep the stump healthy.
6) Clean cord stump care. Keeping the umbilical stump dry and clean is the best care. If soiled, the umbilical stump may be washed with soap and clean water.
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