Jacquie Cutts, the founder, president and CEO of Safe Mothers, Safe Babies, is working to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Uganda.

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"This year's report shows conclusive evidence of improving stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates, " said Dr Jon Dorling, lead author of the report.

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