








a. Simplified antibiotic treatment of sick young infants with PSBI is recommended in districts or areas where referral is not feasible for any reason: referral facilities are not available or families do not accept referral. Reasons for non-acceptance might include lack of transport, costs, culture, or perception and quality of care at referral level. Existing services may include IMNCI, community-based newborn care, quality improvement programmes, etc.
Link to Figure 2 in the WHO Operational Guide [Page 26]