About The Event
Neonatal mortality remains a critical health challenge in Nigeria, with an alarming 41 deaths per 1,000 live births (NDHS, 2023). Preventable causes such as perinatal asphyxia, prematurity, infections, and low birth weight complications continue to claim thousands of newborn lives, especially in underserved communities.
In response to this crisis, the Nigerian Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM) is organizing its 17th Annual General & Scientific Conference to address these challenges and drive actionable solutions.
Sub-Themes
o Local manufacturing of newborn commodities
o Strengthening maternal-neonatal linkages
o Expanding iKMC and community-based newborn care
o Systems strengthening for Small and Sick Newborns (SSNB)
Conference Highlights
o Preconference workshops on Neonatal Resuscitation Training, and Newborn Respiratory Support.
o Community mobilization rally and Community Newborn Health Outreach, during which we aim to donate 100 bag-and-mask devices to Primary and Secondary Health Care facilities, along with 250 samples of chlorhexidine gel to support newborn care.
