Imagine a powerful innovation that can cut infant mortality by a quarter. For premature infants, this life-saving approach is a mother’s touch.🦘 Prolonged skin-to-skin contact between an infant and their mother or caregiver is known as immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC). New research proves that when small and sick premature babies receive iKMC immediately after birth, it decreases child mortality by a quarter. Learn more about the new standard of care for preemie babies: https://lnkd.in/gkYmWni3
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We are optimists, aiding in removing the barriers that limit people from reaching their full potential. In developing countries, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life.
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Throughout much of the world, small and sick premature babies are separated from their mothers until they are medically stabilized. But Dr. Sugandha Arya wanted to know: Is it really better for these babies to be separated? And what would happen if they aren’t? Dr. Arya’s question led her to support a study that revealed immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC)—immediate skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby—reduces mortality in small and sick preemie babies by 25%. The lesson: keeping babies close to their mothers is not just comforting, it’s life-saving.
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The research in question? Dr. Rajiv Bahl and his colleagues' test of immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC), or skin-to-skin contact after birth, on small and sick preterm babies. The results show that iKMC reduces mortality in small and sick premature babies and can save 150,000 live a year. Sometimes the best solution is a mother’s embrace. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkYmWni3
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How do kangaroos inspire doctors to save newborns in India? Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care, or iKMC, is an immediate skin-to-skin technique between mom and baby, that is shown to dramatically improve the survival rates of unstable, preterm and low birth weight babies. Keeping a newborn on their mother’s chest after birth provides the warmth, comfort, and care they need. iKMC can potentially save an additional 150,000 newborns yearly, allowing more kids to grow up and chase their dreams! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gkYmWni3
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Fatoumata Bâ from Janngo.africa makes a powerful case: when women are able to fully participate in the economy, entire nations benefit. It’s time to recognize female entrepreneurship as a key driver of economic growth and social progress.
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Women spend almost triple the time as men caring for children, the home, and the elderly. To achieve gender equality, we must reimagine men's role in caregiving. A new article from the World Economic Forum explores how improved policies, workplace support, and a narrative shift can foster a more equitable distribution of care work. https://bit.ly/3ShjqBo
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The rise of remote work has opened more doors for women in the workforce, but it's also blurred the lines between the office and home. Women continue to shoulder a greater share of caregiving responsibilities than their male counterparts, meaning many working mothers have found their energy constantly diverted between professional responsibilities and domestic duties—from client calls to school pickups. The result? A 'second shift' hindering women's career advancement and well-being. More from The Wall Street Journal on how remote work policies, unequal childcare responsibilities, and gender norms contribute to this ongoing challenge for women: https://lnkd.in/e_pt6Uag
More Women Are Working Than Ever. But They’re Doing Two Jobs.
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Hear it from Bill Gates: Africa has the potential to be at the forefront of AI. Check out the full conversation between Bill and entrepreneur and founder Tonee Ndungu of Kytabu on AI in education and the future of AI in Africa. ⤵️
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CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Working to ensure everyone can live a healthy life & reach their full potential. Father, husband, optimist.
Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy and equality. He fought against injustice and was a voice for the oppressed. He once said, “It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.” I’ve always found inspiration in these words, they’ve shaped the path I’ve taken in my life as well as my work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I was honored to have had the opportunity to meet him many years ago. Mandela’s legacy stands as a reminder that we all have the power to create a freer, more just future for all. #MandelaDay
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