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The Effects of the Ebola Epidemic on Maternal Newborn Health –
Experience from Sierra Leone
Dr Paul Pronyk Senior Health Specialist UNICEF Headquarters
RMNCH Strategy and Coordination Team
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Ebola Outbreak
Lives Saved Tool analysis on projected mortality based on changes in intervenGon coverage
Approx 7,500 addiIonal under 5 deaths U5MR increase: 161/1000 to 193/1000
For more information, please contact Dr Paul Pronyk Senior Health Specialist, UNICEF HQ [email protected] (917) 242 9774
United Nations Children’s Fund 3 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017, USA Tel: 212-326-7000 www.unicef.org © United Nations Children’s Fund Month Year Cover photo © UNICEF/INDA2011-00197/Halle’n