Erna Keighley

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Erna Keighley born?1898
2. When did Erna Keighley die?1989 (age 91)
3. Where was Erna Keighley born?England
4. What is the career?Public health advocate, humanitarian worker, co-founder of Save the Children Fund
5. Who was Erna Keighley?Erna Keighley was a brave woman from England who worked to help mothers and babies in India and helped start the Save the Children Fund in Britain.
6. What did she do to help babies and mothers?She focused on nutrition, giving supplements and teaching families how to make healthy meals with local foods.

Maternal Mortality Rate: The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, indicating the risk of childbirth.
Infant Mortality Rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births.
Humanitarian Aid: Assistance provided to people in need, often during crises, focusing on saving lives and alleviating suffering.