We Build Knowledge to Save Children’s Lives

CHAMPS has published a new case study led by researchers at the CHAMPS Bangladesh site. In this case study, members of the CHAMPS team in Bangladesh identified a series of nosocomial, or hospital-acquired, infections that were contributing to neonatal deaths in a Special Care Newborn Unit of a local hospital facility. Swab assessments were conducted (…)

CHAMPS Kenya Site Directors, Dr. Victor Akelo and Dr. Dickens Onyango, are joined in this presentation by members of the Kenya Site team, Janet Agaya, Bob Awino, Elizabeth Oele, and Maureen Rapondi. The panel presents an overview of the Kenya Site’s activities and shares how they have used CHAMPS data to implement projects that improve (…)

CHAMPS leaders, staff, and partners gathered virtually and in-person in Atlanta for three days of engaging discussions about CHAMPS projects and our goals for the future. CHAMPS’ work is only possible through the collaboration of a network of experts who understand the global health landscape and are committed to building knowledge and influencing change to (…)

An HIV-positive mother gave birth to a 30-week-old baby girl upon arriving at the hospital with gestational hypertension. Due to her high blood pressure and detected fetal distress, the baby was born prematurely via C-section. At delivery the baby presented a weak cry, irregular breathing, bluish discoloration of the hands and feet. She was treated (…)

CHAMPS provides accurate, timely data that saves children’s lives in places where child mortality is highest. This new infographic illustrates the CHAMPS surveillance process from start to finish. Click here to download