Health
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Each year 27 million pregnancies take place in the country with only 32.9% women accessing the government health services for antenatal care. Only 16.4% pregnant women have at least three visits for antenatal care. Each year, over ten million children worldwide die before their fifth birthday. That’s 28,000 children per day. Frustratingly, over 60% of these deaths are preventable. HIV and AIDS affects children and young people most of all. Half of all new HIV infections – around 6,000 a day – are among young people aged 14–24. Every day, almost 2,000 babies are infected with HIV during pregnancy, birth or through breastfeeding. This threat is not only to their own health; estimates show that some 16 million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS and another 40 million will be orphaned in the next 10 years. Saving children is our business, and we know that those who have a healthy start in life are more likely to reach their full potential. Many of the things first world countries take for granted - drinkable water, nutritious food, quality healthcare, a clean environment - continue to be a daily struggle for others. Our programs are helping change lives each and every day, focusing on nutrition, sanitation, reproductive health and preventative measures like vaccination and health education. We're also empowering local communities so they can make informed choices to improve their family's health.
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