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The internet age has come to disrupt the way of doing business in all countries by introducing e-commerce. It has provided fertile ground that women entrepreneurs in Africa can explore. Digitization brings business opportunities with many businesses now moving from just having brick and mortar shops to working on their online presence. Most financial institutions now lend over the phone without needing the physical presence of an applicant.
As financial dependence was a big hurdle in the growth and development of women, E-entrepreneurship became a great force for women to cross these hurdles. (re word)
The Kenya Association for Maternal & Neonatal Health - KAMANEH
E-resources on health
Essential newborn care: There is good evidence that adherence to recommended essential newborn care practices substantially reduces mortality risk, especially for very small newborns. Health service contacts (notably associated with antenatal care and the hospital admission for childbirth) are important opportunities to influence these practices. In some settings, community health workers (CHWs) can serve as important channels to influence adoption of these practices among pregnant women.
While the term “essential newborn care” can be used in a variety of ways, the Healthy Newborn Network uses the term to refer to key routine practices in the care of the newborn, particularly at the time of birth and over the first hours of life, whether in the health facility or at home.
Read Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative;
Every Woman Every Child: Every Woman Every Child is an unprecedented global movement that mobilizes and intensifies international action by governments, multilaterals, private sector institutions, and civil society to address the major health challenges facing women and children.
Nutrition (breastfeeding): Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life reduces child mortality and has health benefits that extend into adulthood. Breastfeeding benefits not only the child but the mother and family also, as it is free of cost and reduces the risk of infection in newborns, hence a reduction in medical bills. Breastmilk substitutes and animal milk not only lack essential immune-building components, they also expose the infant to an increased risk of infection and morbidity.
Key resources
- The World Health Organization’s infant feeding recommendation
- Lancet Breastfeeding Series (2016)
- WHO Resources on Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Advocacy Toolkit
Community engagement: Working closely with local leaders, civil society members, and existing structures is a core principle of community engagement.