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News | Why Maternal and Newborn Health Must Be the World’s Most Urgent Priority #IWD2026

News | Why Maternal and Newborn Health Must Be the World’s Most Urgent Priority #IWD2026

Mar 10, 2026 | , , , ,

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.

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Implementation Toolkit Series | Financing

Implementation Toolkit Series | Financing

Sep 19, 2022 | , , , ,

This seminar is part of the Implementation Toolkit seminar series, and dives into Financing and what it takes to figure out the cost for different aspects of newborn care and how to invest in it.

This seminar series is structured around the Health System Building Blocks (HSBBs) and is linked to the NEST360 | UNICEF Newborn Implementation Toolkit. Learn more about the toolkit: newborntoolkit.org

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Birth Asphyxia: a case study for implementing resuscitation newborn care in Nigeria

Birth Asphyxia: a case study for implementing resuscitation newborn care in Nigeria

Aug 3, 2022 | , ,

Birth asphyxia, also known as Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIC), is one of Nigeria’s most common causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity. It is a condition that occurs when a baby does not get enough oxygen during birth. The limited flow of blood and oxygen to the brain and perhaps to other organs can lead to brain damage either during delivery or soon after birth; it can also lead to death.

According to the WHO, birth asphyxia accounts for an estimated 900,000 deaths of newborns globally. Birth asphyxia occurs in most secondary health facilities in Nigeria, including facilities supported by NEST360.

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