Topics: Antenatal care, Birth preparedness, Community health workers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Post-partum care, Program design, Program evaluation

Region and Country: Bangladesh

This report summarizes the implementation and findings of the Project for Advancing the Health of Newborns and Mothers (Projahnmo) in Bangladesh. Projahnmo was conceived to test the effectiveness of two different service delivery models of a community-based maternal and newborn care intervention package provided by CHWs, traditional birth attendants and community mobilizers. The study identified an effective model to reach newborns at home after delivery; the authors conclude that it suggests a model for integrated community-based care of newborns in rural Bangladesh. Recommendations for programs include: scale-up an essential newborn care package; explore home treatment for infection using antibiotics; increase support for CHWs; and further investigation of community-care service delivery strategies.