MGA WATER SEAL PARTNERSHIP FOR NEWBORN HEALTH
LRAGIR.AM
17:42:23 – 21/04/2009
Today, the "MGA Water" LLC and the Unicef stated that the "MGA Water"
LLC will be donating a portion of its monthly revenues to UNICEF
for procurement of essential supplies and equipment for maternities
in Yerevan and other provinces of Armenia, the company and UNICEF
representatives announced today at St.Astvatsamayr Maternity in
Yerevan.
"According to The State of the World’s Children 2009, in Armenia,
roughly 22 infants per 1,000 live births die before their first
birthday. Approximately 80% of these deaths are during the first 28
days of life – the neonatal period. Most of these deaths could have
been prevented, had timely and proper neonatal care and resuscitation
services been provided to those children", UNICEF Representative in
Armenia Laylee Moshiri stressed.
"MGA Water’s monthly donations will help ensure that maternities are
adequately equipped and health providers have required knowledge and
skills to provide proper care for newborns when necessary," UNICEF
Representative said.