The success of IMNHC 2026 will not be measured by the high quality of the conference sessions, but by what happens in hospitals, ministries, budget cycles, and neonatal units across Africa in the months and years ahead.
The most successful solutions for improving care are often tied to a better understanding of a system through its data. This understanding can lead to action and changes that improve care.
IMNHC 2026 was a symbolic representation of the need for collaboration between governments and partners to improve the health outcomes of mothers and newborns. Beyond the commitment of its attendees, the conference was also a reminder that we know the problems and have the solutions to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths; what is required now is strategic co-creation, investment, and implementation to effect change.
Join NEST360 at IMNHC 2026 from March 23 to 26 as we unite with governments, global, regional, and local partners, and key stakeholders to elevate country-led partnerships, share proven implementation tools, showcase impact, and champion going faster together for more investment in newborn care.
In a new article published by AllAfrica, partners from the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, the Beginnings Fund, and NEST360 highlight the need for sustained investment in health systems, skilled health workers, and proven innovations that save lives. They demonstrate the importance of strong data systems to track lifesaving newborn interventions such as CPAP, Kangaroo Mother Care, phototherapy, and hypothermia prevention.
In neonatal wards across Kenya, some of the most powerful leaders are mothers. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women who lead, nurture, and change systems often without titles, platforms, or recognition.
Across Africa and beyond, newborn care is being reimagined. At the Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) and the African Neonatal Association (ANA) conferences in August, healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, global experts, advocates, and...
This year, The NEST360 countries celebrated World Prematurity Day 2024 with partnering hospitals, representatives from ministries of health, and community leaders. World Prematurity Day is an international day to raise awareness for babies who are born too soon.
Read on for summaries of each NEST360 country’s World Prematurity Day celebration.
Don’t miss NEST360 at SXSW! We have 3 exciting sessions on March 8 for those attending the MEDTech track!