Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), November 15, 2013 — US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) is helping the Government of the DRC save newborn lives. By using a common antiseptic, 7.1 percent Chlorhexidine (CHX) for cleaning a baby’s newly cut umbilical cord, infant mortality rates can be significantly reduced in countries with poor hygiene practices. Read More
