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Introduction CB-IMNCI is an integration of CB-IMCI and CB-NCP programs as per the decision of MoH on 28th Ashwin 2071 B.S. (14th October 2015). This integrated package of child survival intervention addresses the major newborn care conditions including birth asphyxia, bacterial infection, jaundice, low birth weight, and encouragement of breastfeeding. It addresses the major illness of 2-39 months old children: Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Malaria, Measles, and Malnutrition in a holistic way. In CBIMNCI program, FCHVs are expected to carry out health promotional activities for maternal, newborn, and child health and dispensing of essential commodities like distribution of Zinc, ORS, Chlorhexidine which do not require assessment and diagnostic skills, and immediate referral in case of any danger signs appeared among sick newborns and children. Goal Improve newborn and child survival and healthy growth and development. Targets Reduction of under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) to 28 by ...