Country: South Sudan Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. The Skilled Birth Attendance (SBA) serves as the main framework for evaluating newborn health. By analyzing national and sub-national trends, geographic disparities, system readiness, and survival outcomes through SBA, we gain a comprehensive understanding of both advancements and ongoing challenges. This analytical factsheet synthesizes findings from MICS 2025 (population level data), DHIS2 routine data (facility level data), national reports, and other sources to uncover systematic gaps leading to high nevborn deaths. It also pinpoints areas where interventions are most likely to save newborn lives.



