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August 1, 2024
Translating findings from child mortality audits into life-saving interventions: CHAMPS Sierra Leone success story.
In 2021, there were 104.7 deaths per 1,000 live births among children under the age of 5 in Sierra Leone (1). From the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) findings of 610 minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS) cases reviewed from February 2019 to December 2022, the determination of cause of death (DeCoDe) expert panel […]
March 5, 2026
Reducing Stigma and Enhancing Support for Neural Tube Defect Patients at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospotal through the SALT Project, Harar, Ethiopia
In Eastern Ethiopia, where neural tube defects (NTDs) occur at alarmingly high rates, CHAMPS’ SALT project is transforming care and confronting stigma. Through data-driven action, strategic partnerships, and the creation of a Center of Excellence for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, families now have access to specialized treatment, financial support, and community education. This speaks to […]
March 3, 2026
Improving Child Survival Through Extemporaneous Pediatric Formulations: Lessons from Jaramogi Oginga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu County, Kenya
In western Kenya, where sickle cell disease claims the lives of many children before their fifth birthday, CHAMPS data sparked a practical, lifesaving solution. At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, an in-house extemporaneous compounding service now produces child-friendly formulations of hydroxyurea and other essential medicines—ensuring accurate dosing, improved adherence, reduced hospital stays, and […]
March 2, 2026
Impact of sharing cause of death results with mothers and families in improving healthcare seeking behavior and pregnancy outcomes in subsequent pregnancies, Baliakandi, CHAMPS Bangladesh
In rural Bangladesh, CHAMPS is transforming grief into prevention by sharing cause-of-death findings directly with families. Through compassionate feedback sessions and proactive follow-up of mothers in subsequent pregnancies, the program is strengthening antenatal care uptake, empowering family decision-makers, and equipping community health workers with lifesaving knowledge. Transparent data sharing is improving healthcare-seeking behavior and helping […]
March 1, 2026
Standardized antenatal care for a mother with recurrent stillbirths leads to a positive outcome: A case study from Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) Ethiopia.
In Ethiopia, where stillbirth rates remain among the highest globally, CHAMPS is transforming grief into hope through targeted, high-quality antenatal care. By identifying women with recurrent stillbirths and linking them to specialized medical, nutritional, and emotional support, while removing financial barriers, CHAMPS helped one mother safely deliver a healthy baby after multiple losses. Explore how […]
September 17, 2025
The StoryHelper: A Practical Guide to Designing Digital Stories as Health Promotion Interventions
The StoryHelper: A Practical Guide to Designing Digital Stories as Health Promotion Interventions is a ground-breaking resource that bridges the gap between digital media and public health. This guide provides a hands-on, user-centered framework for leveraging the power of digital storytelling to create effective, culturally resonant health interventions. From participatory design principles to technical implementation […]
October 12, 2024
International Perspectives on Data-to-Action: Insights from the Child Health & Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) Program
The Department of Pediatrics & Child Health held a hybrid webinar on “International Perspectives on Data-to-Action: Insights from the Child Health & Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) Program” on October 11, 2024, in Karachi. PI Dr Abdul Momin Kazi introduced the program. Dr Rosemarie (Rosie) Henson spoke about the Global Collaboration: CHAMPS’ Partnerships in Child Health. […]
August 1, 2024
Translating findings from child mortality audits into life-saving interventions: CHAMPS Sierra Leone success story.
In 2021, there were 104.7 deaths per 1,000 live births among children under the age of 5 in Sierra Leone (1). From the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) findings of 610 minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS) cases reviewed from February 2019 to December 2022, the determination of cause of death (DeCoDe) expert panel […]
August 1, 2024
Translating findings from child mortality audits into life-saving interventions: CHAMPS Sierra Leone success story.
In 2021, there were 104.7 deaths per 1,000 live births among children under the age of 5 in Sierra Leone (1). From the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) findings of 610 minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS) cases reviewed from February 2019 to December 2022, the determination of cause of death (DeCoDe) expert panel […]
August 1, 2024
CHAMPS collaborates with local MoH to reduce neonatal mortality by promoting Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) and Enhancing Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) in Siaya, Western Kenya
UNICEF’s target for neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is 12 per 1000 live births [1], however, in Kenya the neonatal mortality rate has remained significantly high at 21 deaths per 1,000 live births [2]. The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) identified key causes of neonatal deaths related to complications of intrapartum events, complications of prematurity, infections and […]