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‘Innovation divide’ persists; investment crucial to vibrant competitive economy, says UN agency

08/16/2016

15 August 2016 – A new report published by the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has shown that for the first time, a middle-income country, China, has joined highly developed economies among global leaders in innovation. “China’s progression reflects the country’s improved innovation performance as well as methodological considerations such as improved innovation metrics in the GII ,” noted a press release issued by WIPO today. However, despite China’s rise, an “innovation divide” persists between…

True magnitude of stillbirths and maternal and neonatal deaths underreported Counting and reviewing every birth and death is key to preventing future tragedies

08/16/2016

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16 August 2016 | GENEVA – The day of birth is potentially the most dangerous time for mothers and babies. Every year, worldwide, 303 000 women die during pregnancy and childbirth, 2.7 million babies die during the first 28 days of life and 2.6 million babies are stillborn. Most stillbirths and neonatal deaths are preventable with quality health care during pregnancy and childbirth. Nearly all babies who are stillborn and half of all newborn deaths are not recorded in…