What is maternal and neonatal tetanus? Tetanus is a deadly but preventable disease caused by bacteria entering the body through wounds or unclean delivery practices. It can be effectively prevented through timely immunization, quality antenatal care, and safe, supervised birth deliveries.  Last week, Papua New Guinea launched a campaign to eliminate maternal & neonatal tetanus by 2027. UNICEF and partners are bringing vaccines, antenatal care and hope to women and children, with the first phase rolling out in seven provinces. This is a major moment for the country, one of the last 10 countries yet to eliminate MNT. Learn more: https://www.unicef.org/png/stories/png-launches-national-campaign-end-maternal-and-newborn-tetanus