Table 3. Causes of neonatal deaths.
| Causes | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Birth asphyxia | 58 (34) |
| Prematurity | 42 (24) |
| Sepsis | 41 (24) 14 (8) |
| Jaundice | |
| Low birth weight | 11 (6) |
| Tetanus | 4 (2) |
| HIV/AIDS | 1 (1) |
| Hypoglycaemia | 1 (1) |
| Total | 172 (100) |
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