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USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths

A small group of young boys in Senegal smile at the camera

How will USAID work with partners to save 15 million children by 2020 in our 24 priority countries? Photo credit: Amy Fowler/USAID.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: 225 Million Women around the World Have an Unmet Need for Family Planning.

A new Mom cradles her baby on her shoulder

Allowing families to have children at the healthiest time for the child and mother is one of the best interventions to end preventable child and maternal deaths. Healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies could save 5 million children by 2020. Photo credit: USAID.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: Prevention & Treatment of Childhood Illness

A health worker prepares to give an innocuation against pneumonia

Illnesses like pneumonia and diarrhea are among the largest killers of children under 5. Appropriately diagnosing and treating childhood illnesses can save 1.3 million children’s lives by 2020. Photo credit: JSI/Nepal Family Health Initiative.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: Malaria

A young girl holds a bednet above her head, revealing her mother lying down behind her.

Preventing and treating malaria through the President’s Malaria Initiative could save 700,000 children. Photo credit: Jane Silcock/USAID.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: Quality and Respectful Care during Delivery

A new mom gazes down at her newborn child.

Women around the world give birth on dirt floors with little or no access to quality care. By increasing quality care around birth and delivery and ensuring women give birth in the presence of a skilled birth attendant, we can save 3 million children. Photo credit: Amy Fowler/USAID.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: Undernutrition Robs Children of Their Potential

A toddler eats a meal from a pink plastic mug.

Undernutrition contributes to nearly half of under-5 deaths. Better maternal and child nutrition, particularly in the 1,000 days from conception to the child’s 2nd birthday, could save 1 million children by 2020. Photo credit: Amy Fowler/USAID.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: Importance of Clean Water and Better Hygiene

A man washes his hands from a make-shift water source.

Families and health workers may not know the benefits of handwashing before preparing food or interacting with a patient. Better hygiene and clean water could save 1 million children’s lives. Photo credit: Amy Fowler/USAID.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: Strengthening Routine Immunization

A small child gets innoculated against pneumonia.

This year, the U.S. Government pledged $1 billion to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. By working to strengthen routine immunizations and working with Gavi to ensure the right vaccines are available and affordable, we can save 2 million children. Photo credit: Neil Brandvold for USAID.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: Impact of Other Development Efforts

A doctor stands next to shelves with a little bit of medical supplies.

Other development efforts, including investments by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), will save an additional 1 million lives. Photo credit: Jane Silcock/USAID.

USAID's efforts to end preventable child deaths: 2015 Acting on the Call Report

Cover for Acting on the Call Report 2015

USAID is working with partners to scale up what works to save children, and we’re reporting back annually on progress. Check out the 2015 Acting on the Call report for more information: www.usaid.gov/actingonthecall

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