How can we make services more inclusive for children with neurodevelopmental disorders? The first step is to better understand families’ needs and strengthen the skills of the healthcare professionals who support them. This is the goal of INCLUSIVA, a project implemented in Iringa DC, Tanzania.
A webinar hosted by the Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health. Bringing together experts from academia, healthcare, faith communities, and international organizations, the event explored the role of faith-based health systems through both Christian and Islamic perspectives, while highlighting frontline experiences from across the continent.
The official launch event of the Ethiopian Society of Neonatology (ESN) was held last week in Addis Ababa, marking a historic milestone and a fundamental step forward in newborn care in Ethiopia.
The international conference provided a crucial platform for global dialogue, refocusing attention on early childhood development and the strengthening of community health systems in Africa.
The Newborn Toolkit has just announced the launch of a Portuguese-translated Newborn Technical Terms Glossary that we have contributed in developing, along with the African Neonatal Association. A key tool to facilitate access to current and high-quality information, improve training pathways and ultimately the quality of care.
A major international event was held in Rome on April 22–23, bringing together faith-based organizations and partners dedicated to improving access to essential services—water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)—in healthcare facilities. The gathering provided a valuable opportunity to advocate for and accelerate progress in strengthening WASH systems in health settings.
A new commitment alongside young people in Cabo Delgado province to help shape a brighter, more equal, and just future free from violence. The PAZ project, promoted by the Aga Khan Foundation, was officially launched today in Maputo.
A fully renovated neonatal intensive care unit at the Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital was inaugurated today in the presence of institutional representatives.
On March 31, we hosted a high-level dissemination workshop in Addis Ababa to present the results of the Assist Ethiopia study. The event marked the conclusion of a feasibility trial for the OdonAssist™—an innovative device designed to simplify assisted vaginal birth (AVB) and reduce the need for risky cesarean sections in low-resource environments.