From #IMNHC2026 to conversations ahead, we must prioritize #newborns.
@sciwriabdul.bsky.social reports progress in reducing newborn deaths is slowing, and in some places, stalling. With 60+ countries off track, we need more urgency, funding, and political will.
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Missed the #IMNHC2026 plenaries? We've got you. 🎙️
Watch the full session in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese 👇
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#MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #Africa #GlobalHealth
Africa has never had a continent-wide report on stillbirths. Until today! #IMNHC2026 #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth
Will MNH survive the global health reform agenda? 👀That's the question on the table at Real Talk Live - happening TOMORROW at The Edge Ampitheatre, in Nairobi at 16:15 EAT. Join us if you're at the #IMNHC2026. No filter. No fluff. Just honest conversation about what's at stake
83% of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are off-track to meet SDG targets.
MNH budgets have reduced in 85% of countries.
Families are still not at the center of policy.
We have the plans. We don't have the will — or the financing.
Dr. Gagan Gupta, UNICEF | #IMNHC2026 #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth
🔴 LIVE: The #IMNHC2026 Opening Plenary will go live at 3pm in Nairobi.
Watch in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish:
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We're in Nairobi for #IMNHC2026! Four days, 50+ countries, one shared mission: ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Watch this space. 👇
One day to go until #IMNHC2026. 🌍
A reminder before tomorrow:
⏰ Check-in: 6:00am – 1:30pm
📋 Complete the Government of Kenya secondary accreditation form before arriving
🪪 The completed form + a government-issued ID are mandatory for entry all week (23–27 March)
See you in the morning.
The Newborn Toolkit is attending #IMNHC2026 from March 23 to 26, providing in-person demos that showcase our platform and how to use it.
Find out more on the NEST360 website 👉 nest360.org/nest360-at-i...
Why does Africa bear the burden of 2.3 million newborn deaths every year? @TheEastAfrican investigates, and the conversation continues at #IMNHC2026 in Nairobi. www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sustaina... #NewbornHealth
Kenya commits Sh1bn to cut maternal and child deaths — timed to the opening of #IMNHC2026 in Nairobi. Country ownership in action. nation.africa/kenya/health... #MaternalHealth
2 days until #IMNHC2026 in Nairobi. If you're new here — this is the global conference on maternal and newborn health, hosted by @alignmnh.bsky.social. Live coverage starts Monday.
3 days until #IMNHC2026 in Nairobi. 🌍 The global MNH community is converging - follow @alignmnh.bsky.social for live coverage all week. imnhc2026.org #IMNHC2026 #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #MNH
The application process was highly competitive, with nearly 200 applications received from MNCH leaders around the world. We are grateful for the strong interest in joining this initiative and look forward to engaging with interested applicants through other channels and working groups.
Thank you to everyone who applied to join the next AlignMNH Technical Advisory Group. The review process for this 2026–2028 cohort has now concluded. Successful applicants have been notified and will be publicly announced following IMNHC 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. www.alignmnh.org/about/
#IMNHC2026 is sold out.
Please note that no onsite registration will be available. Sponsorship and side events are also fully booked.
We are encouraged by the extraordinary commitment across the MNH community and look forward to sharing conference outcomes widely.
Too many life-saving MNH products still don’t reach women & newborns when it matters most.
Join EWENE, @unitaid.bsky.social, & Concept Foundaiton for a webinar on how value-based procurement can improve quality, reliability & access.
🗓️ 11 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm CEST
🔗 Register: bitlink.me/b3vZp
From Madhya Pradesh to global scale, digital learning and government leadership are strengthening maternal health systems and improving gestational diabetes care.
#GDM #gestationaldiabetes #diabetes #QualityOfCare
www.alignmnh.org/2026/01/29/i...
Evidence without political will and domestic financing won’t save lives. MNH progress depends on governance, partnerships, and listening to communities. www.alignmnh.org/2026/01/29/o...
High coverage of health services does not guarantee impact. Too many maternal and newborn deaths occur because the care received is unsafe or ineffective.
Improving #QualityOfCare is essential to saving lives and ensuring better outcomes for women and newborns.
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal death, especially in crisis settings.
Join EQUAL & Safer Births in Crises to hear how teams in 🇧🇫 🇸🇴 🇸🇸 are bringing PPH prevention closer to women.
📆 5 Feb
RSVP: bit.ly/3MXQr5U
Crystal clear—or clear as mud?
Real Talk returns to unpack MNH priorities in 2026 and beyond, tackling tough trade-offs, “best buys,” and real-world complexity.
📅 27 Jan, 2026
🕐 7 AM ET | 12:00 UTC
RSVP: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Failures are an essential part of the innovation journey, but we must do better about learning from failure so we don't repeat the same mistakes, says Rubayat Khan of Endless.
Watch the full Real Talk episode here: youtu.be/LHxbFZa78c4?...
Did you miss yesterday's Real Talk conversation on innovation financing? Watch the recording here: youtu.be/LHxbFZa78c4?...
New from @who.int! “Kangaroo Mother Care: A Clinical Practice Guide” is a key tool for scaling skin-to-skin and breast milk care for preterm and low-birth-weight newborns. www.who.int/publications...
#WorldPrematurityDay2025 #WPD2025 #HealthyBeginningsHopefulFutures #KMC
What are some of the tension points around AI and health?
Neha Verma of Intelehealth speaks about how AI is flipping the healthcare pyramid and putting patients at the top.
Watch the full Real Talk episode here: youtu.be/52ZU2mQ4ztk
AI is changing healthcare, but who’s footing the bill?
Join the next Real Talk conversation on 18 Nov to explore who should pay for innovation in maternal and newborn health.
⏰ 12:00 UTC | 15:00 EAT | 7:00am ET
RSVP here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
What are some of the tension points around AI and health?
Kaiyan Yousaf of @ViamoGlobal shared some thoughts with us during our latest episode of Real Talk.
Watch the full Real Talk episode here: youtu.be/52ZU2mQ4ztk
Early bird registration for #IMNHC2026 is now open!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to shaping the future of maternal and newborn health.
Learn more and register here: imnhc2026.org/registration...
Last week, our first Real Talk webinar explored how tech and human compassion can work together to strengthen—not replace—the #MNH #workforce. Panelists called for fair wages, flexible roles, and digital tools that empower health workers.
Watch + read the recap: www.alignmnh.org/2025/10/27/n...
