[Knowledge and practices of traditionnal birth attendant on birth asphyxia in Kolokani (Mali)].

Introduction: In Mali, according to the DHS IV in 2006, the neonatal mortality rate is 46 per thousand live births and is higher in rural areas (61‰) than in urban areas (45‰). The proportion of home births is 54%.

Unlabelled: The aim of our study was to assess the knowledge and practices of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) on pregnancy and newborn asphyxia in the health district of Kolokani.

[Training mothers: a strategy to improve the treatment of acute respiratory infections among children in Mali].

Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a major public health issue in Mali. The objective of this study was to examine the management of ARI within the community among children aged 2 to 59 months. The study was based on a pilot community intervention over a period of 15 months (June 2008-August 2009) in 4 health districts in Mali.