The CHAMPS Network
At the core of CHAMPS is a dedicated team committed to transforming maternal and child health outcomes globally. The Network consists of senior scientists who lead teams in each CHAMPS site, working in collaboration with Program Office staff based in the US and in Africa. CHAMPS is advised by a Global Partners Board, made up of a diverse group of global health leaders.
CHAMPS operates in nine countries—Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and South Africa—with a Program Office in the United States.
CHAMPS KENYA
Our Impact
POPULATION UNDER SURVEILLANCE
150,000+
UNDER 5 MORTALITY RATE
79/1000
INFANT MORTALITY RATE
54/1000
NEONATAL MORTALITY RATE
39/1000
MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE
495 /100,000
Site Directors
Dr. Victor Akelo
Dr. Dickens Onyango
Causes of Death
Underlying Cause of Death
Total Cases Completed
988
Causes of Death
Underlying Cause of Death
Total Cases Completed
988
Deaths Reported during MITS Protocol
Breakdown by age and sex
Eligible Reported Deaths
1,739
CHAMPS MOZAMBIQUE
Our Impact
POPULATION UNDER SURVEILLANCE
186,000
UNDER 5 MORTALITY RATE
71 /1000
INFANT MORTALITY RATE
41 /1000
NEONATAL MORTALITY RATE
16 /1000
MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE
208 /100,000
Site Directors
Dr. Quique Bassat
Dr. Rosauro Varo
Dr. Inacio Mandomando
Causes of Death
Underlying Cause or Condition
Total Cases Completed
1,377
Causes of Death
Underlying Cause or Condition
Total Cases Completed
1,377
Deaths Reported during MITS Protocol
Breakdown by age and sex
Eligible Reported Deaths
2,592
CHAMPS MALI
Our Impact
POPULATION UNDER SURVEILLANCE
226,000
UNDER 5 MORTALITY RATE
123 /1000
INFANT MORTALITY RATE
78 /1000
NEONATAL MORTALITY RATE
40 /1000
MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE
550 / 100,000
Site Directors
Dr. Karen L. Kotloff
Dr. Samba Sow
Causes of Death
Underlying Cause or Condition
Total Cases Completed
640
Causes of Death
Underlying Cause or Condition
Total Cases Completed
640
Deaths Reported during MITS Protocol
Breakdown by age and sex
Eligible Reported Deaths
1,766
CHAMPS SOUTH AFRICA
Our Impact
POPULATION UNDER SURVEILLANCE
123,000
UNDER 5 MORTALITY RATE
56 /1000
INFANT MORTALITY RATE
40 /1000
NEONATAL MORTALITY RATE
21 /1000
MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE
310 /100,000
Site Directors
Dr. Ziyaad Dangor
Dr. Shabir Madhi
Causes of Death
Underlying Cause or Condition
Total Cases Completed
1,414
Causes of Death
Underlying Cause or Condition
Total Cases Completed
1,414
Deaths Reported during MITS Protocol
Breakdown by age and sex
Eligible Reported Deaths
1,992
