Executive summary Health is central to the development of any country. Nigeria's gross
domestic product is the largest in Africa, but its per capita income of about₦ 770 000 (US …

This article is a part of a series that focuses on the current state of evidence and practice
related to preterm birth prevention. We provide an overview of current knowledge (and …

Background Anaemia causes health and economic harms. The prevalence of anaemia in
women aged 15–49 years, by pregnancy status, is indicator 2.2. 3 of the UN Sustainable …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic response is affecting maternal and neonatal health
services all over the world. We aimed to assess the number of institutional births, their …

Background Stillbirths are a major public health issue and a sensitive marker of the quality of
care around pregnancy and birth. The UN Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and …

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of infant mortality worldwide. Changes in PTB rates,
ranging from− 90% to+ 30%, were reported in many countries following early COVID-19 …

Summary Background Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonisation during pregnancy can
lead to invasive GBS disease (iGBS) in infants, including meningitis or sepsis, with a high …

Background Low birthweight (LBW) of less than 2500 g is an important marker of maternal
and fetal health, predicting mortality, stunting, and adult-onset chronic conditions. Global …

Background Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal
outcomes, but the association with the concentration of specific biochemical markers is …

Background In 2007 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the global initiative to
eliminate mother-to-child transmission of syphilis (congenital syphilis, or CS). To assess …