Publications by authors named "Waramin Edward"
Use of a catch-up programme to improve routine immunization in 13 provinces of Papua New Guinea, 2020-2022.
Western Pac Surveill Response J
January 2024
Objective: Routine immunization coverage in Papua New Guinea has decreased in the past 5 years. This persistently low routine immunization coverage has resulted in low population immunity and frequent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease across the country. We describe the use of a catch-up programme to improve routine immunization during the coronavirus disease pandemic in Papua New Guinea during 2020-2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Renewed attention and investment is needed to improve the quality of care during the early newborn period to address preventable newborn deaths and stillbirths in Papua New Guinea (PNG). We aimed to assess early newborn care practices and identify opportunities for improvement in one province (East New Britain) in PNG.
Methods: A mixed-methods study was undertaken in five rural health facilities in the province using a combination of facility audits, labour observations and qualitative interviews with women and maternity providers.
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- The study examined the impact of early essential newborn care (EENC) policies and practices on breastfeeding outcomes in hospitals across East Asia and the Pacific.
- It involved 1,383 maternal interviews and assessments, showing that early skin-to-skin contact (SSC) significantly boosts exclusive breastfeeding rates, especially when lasting at least 90 minutes.
- Findings highlight the importance of supportive hospital environments—like rooming-in and absence of formula—to improve breastfeeding initiation and sustainability among newborns.
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- The Asia-Pacific aims to eliminate malaria by 2030, focusing on the radical cure using primaquine (PQ) and addressing obstacles in its delivery and effectiveness.
- In October 2017, a meeting involving 110 representatives from various countries discussed strategies to enhance community understanding of PQ, emphasizing the need for tailored education and health promotion programs.
- Effective adherence to treatment requires a comprehensive approach that considers sociocultural factors, alongside innovative methods for assessing the success of malaria elimination efforts.