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Warning Signs in Newborns
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film features 10 major warning signs that will help families with early recognition of serious newborn problems–key to getting timely care and saving babies’ lives.
9 mins
Umbilical Infections
Video from Global Health Media Project
This film shows how to evaluate the baby with an umbilical infection, how to differentiate a mild infection from a severe one, and how to treat the mild case and refer all severe cases to a higher-level facility.
7 mins
Zinc+ORS Questions and Answers
Job Aid from Zinc+ORS
To treat childhood diarrhoea, the World Health Organization recommends treating with both zinc supplements and oral rehydration salts (ORS). Healthcare workers and caregivers may have questions about these treatments. Find answers to commonly asked questions about zinc and ORS in ...
Treating Childhood Diarrhea (Short Version)
Video from Zinc+ORS
Training Video: Treating Childhood Diarrhea (Short Version)
Steps to a Normal Delivery
Video from Medical Aid Films
This film is an adaptation of our original 'Safe delivery' film with added voiceover.
6 mins
Respectful Maternity Care
Video from Medical Aid Films
The film highlights seven points in White Ribbon Alliance’s Universal Rights of Childbearing Women Charter, and will be used as part of a Respectful Maternity Care package developed to ensure engagement and support for healthcare providers to provide Respectful Maternity ...
7 mins
Caesarean Section - Module 1 - Introduction and Preparation for Surgery
Video from Medical Aid Films
This film is an introduction to the topic, and is followed by five more modules which cover surgery, complications and post-operative care. A series of six modular films has been made so that medical staff involved in maternity care can ...
8 mins
How to use the ultrasound probe
Video from Medical Aid Films
Learning the orientation of the ultrasound probe is considered to be the most challenging part of learning to scan. This animation is used in conjunction with other formal training to improve the proficiency, uptake and understanding of scanning.
13 mins
Prevention and Management of PPH
Video from Medical Aid Films
PPH, or excessive bleeding after delivery, accounts for a third of all maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, although it is widely preventable and treatable. This film reinforces how to both prevent and manage a PPH in the most common of ...
22 mins
Neonatal Resuscitation
Video from Medical Aid Films
Birth asphyxia is responsible for a quarter of all perinatal deaths, and immediate care of the newborn is vital to ensuring its survival and ongoing health. This film demonstrates correct delivery and care of a newborn and how to resuscitate ...
20 mins
Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) Community Education
Video from Medical Aid Films
It is vital that a woman attends and receives ante-natal care, to help ensure that her pregnancy results in the delivery of a healthy baby without impairing the mother’s health. The film describes the 4 standard antenatal visits (FANC, introduced ...
15 mins
Manual Removal of the Placenta
Video from Medical Aid Films
The film will speak about what retained placenta is, why it is important to be removed and the essential steps that need to be undertaken. Animation teaches the technique of the procedure much more effectively, showing how one hand is ...
16 mins
How to use the Partograph
Video from Medical Aid Films
A vital tool for the care of every woman in labour. Correct use of the partograph can help prevent and manage prolonged or obstructed labour and serious complications, including ruptured uterus, obstetric fistula, and stillbirth.
16 mins
Administration of Parenteral Antibiotics
Video from Medical Aid Films
Infection during pregnancy and particularly following delivery is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Therefore the availability and correct administration of parenteral antibiotics is extremely important. The film will demonstrates good practice of administration of the antibiotics for ...
11 mins
How babies are made
Video from Medical Aid Films
This is a film aimed at early teens and young adults. It describes what puberty is and how babies are made using a mixture of animation and expert advice as well as from vox-pops from young men and women in ...
10 mins
How to plan a pregnancy
Video from Medical Aid Films
This film is aimed at young adults and presents the various methods available to plan a pregnancy.Many women across Africa are denied the right to make informed decisions regarding their bodies and fertility. Education on basic reproductive health and the ...
10 mins
Is your child sick? Malaria?
Video from Medical Aid Films
This film focuses on identifying malaria, and why it is important to seek help immediately.
8 mins
Is your child sick? Diarrhoea?
Video from Medical Aid Films
This film focuses on identifying diarrhoea, and why it is important to seek help immediately.
9 mins
Is your child sick? Pneumonia?
Video from Medical Aid Films
This film focuses on identifying pneumonia, and why it is important to seek help immediately.
7 mins
