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.
Following the renovation works in Songo Municipality, Uíge province now boasts modern, fully equipped spaces dedicated to nutrition services. This initiative is part of the Clean Cooking program, implemented in partnership with the Salesians of Don Bosco and supported by Eni, aiming to improve health and nutrition outcomes for local communities.
Some collaborations create extraordinary opportunities—like the training experience offered to two Italian midwives who traveled from Italy to Tanzania as part of a joint program between CUAMM and the University of Milano-Bicocca.
In Sofala, through a project funded by Italian Cooperation and in partnership with Sant’Egidio, Aispo, and the University of Sassari—we are transforming maternal and child healthcare through training, innovation, and collaboration.