The Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas has indicated interest to implement the ‘Helping Babies Breath' programme, which aims at reducing child mortality as a result of lack of oxygen at birth.
He said the association which has a mission called ‘Healthier Nigeria, Healthier World’ will reach out to help babies breath in line with its overall mission which includes infant stimulation, suction of the nose and mouth when appropriate, and the use of a bag-valve-mask to improve breathing and to circulate oxygen.
He said: “ANPA Maternal Child Health Committee is focused on implementation of Helping Babies Breath program . Helping Babies Breath is a low-cost, global initiative that seeks to reduce deaths due to birth asphyxia and other respiratory complications that could occur at birth.