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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · 7d

#FIGO2025 is about to kick off! We're excited about the 7 Oct symposium on strengthening interprofessional collaboration for better maternal & newborn outcomes. Co-hosted by us, @UNFPA, @FIGO.org, @Jhpiego, & @PMNCH.
CTICC Room: Watsonia | 9AM-4:30PM

Image promoting FIGO conference. Says Figo2025 is about to kick off.

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · 29d

What's new in maternal and newborn health?

Read our August Research Roundup, where we share the latest MNH research publications and their impact for global health. www.alignmnh.org/2025/08/27/m...

Maternal and Newborn Health Research Roundup – August 2025 - AlignMNH

Read our June 2025 summary of five recent research publications related to maternal and newborn health.

www.alignmnh.org

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Sep 9

AI-powered ultrasounds could help expand prenatal care in low-resource settings, where many women receive no scans at all. New technology aims to improve early detection + outcomes.

Read more via @devex.com: www.devex.com/news/could-a...

#MaternalHealth #AIinHealthcare

Could AI ultrasounds be the 'great equalizer' for maternal health?

A mother’s first glimpse of her baby can be lifesaving — but millions of women in low-income countries never receive a single ultrasound scan. Now, a new AI-powered device could change that.

www.devex.com

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Sep 8

How can countries sustainably finance health systems for women, children & adolescents in times of crisis?

Join tomorrow’s @pmnch.bsky.social webinar to explore innovative models + real-world case studies driving impact.

🕑 9 Sept | 14:00 CEST
🔗 Register: who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Aug 27

Rising temperatures can compromise the effectiveness of medicines and health tools.

Join @unitaid.bsky.social and partners on 2 Sept (1–3 PM CEST) for a virtual event about the climate-related impacts on the heat stability of health products.

Register here: www.atachcommunity.com/atach-commun...

This ATACH Technical Meeting will be an opportunity for ATACH members to share experiences and learnings regarding the impact that rising temperatures have o...

www.atachcommunity.com

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Aug 8

Every woman and newborn deserves care that is dignified, rights-based, and free from mistreatment. This new guide from @who.int offers practical strategies to promote respectful, person-centered care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. www.who.int/publications...

Compendium on respectful maternal and newborn care

The purpose of the compendium is to consolidate key evidence, tools and resources to support the practical implementation of respectful maternal and newborn care across different contexts. It provides...

www.who.int

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Aug 4

⏳ Just a few days left!

Session applications for #IMNHC2026 will close on 6 August.

Bring your expertise, research, and stories to the global MNH stage next March in Nairobi. Apply now: www.imnhc2026.org

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International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · Jul 22

🚨 The Midwives’ Data Hub is officially launched!
The first platform to bring together global data on midwives, their work, and the health outcomes they impact — all in one place.
Explore it. Share it. Use it to make midwives more visible.

🔗datahub.internationalmidwive...

youtu.be/wwiwvNGmwvM

Midwives' Data Hub Demo

Explore the Hub: https://datahub.internationalmidwives.org The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), in partnership with Direct Relief, has launched...

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Jul 23

Do you have questions about submitting an application or how to get involved in #IMNHC2026? Join us for one final Office Hours session before applications close to get your questions answered.

🕘 When: 23 July | 8am EDT / 3pm EAT
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/ryxrztp9

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International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · Jun 25

📢 Join us for the launch of the Midwives’ Data Hub!
A game-changing tool for midwives & SRMNAH professionals worldwide.
🗓️ 22 July | 🕔 17:00 CEST | 🌐 Online

🚨 Register now: zurl.co/i3OUU

Launch of the New Midwives’ Data Hub | International Confederation of Midwives

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), in partnership with Direct Relief, is proud to launch the Midwives’ Data Hub—a user-friendly, data-driven platform designed to elevate the visibility of midwives and sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health (SRMNAH) indicators in global health systems.

internationalmidwives.org

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Jun 30

AlignMNH is thrilled to now host the #PostpartumHemorrhage Community of Practice!

Join the CoP's next webinar to explore global progress in preventing #PPH mortality.

📆 10 July
⏰ 8:00 EDT/ 13:00 BST/ 15:00 EAT
🔗 RSVP: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@adweeks.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @who.int

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Jun 24

Have questions about #IMNHC2026? Join us for office hours this week to speak directly with conference organizers!

🕘 : Wednesday, 25 June | 11:00am EDT/6:00pm EAT
🔗 : zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🕘 : Thursday, 26 June | 6:00am EDT/1:00pm EAT
🔗 : zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · Jun 18

The most important documents to help implement Midwifery Models of Care #MMoC:

International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · Jun 18

Three key documents from @who.int form the basis for #MMoC:

Implementation Guide: iris.who.int/handle/10665...

Global Position Paper: www.who.int/publications...

Midwifery Accelerator: www.unfpa.org/publications...

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WHO @who.int · Jun 18

Today, WHO & partners launched new guidance to help expand access to trusted midwives for women & babies around the world.

Midwifery care is critical for saving lives, improving health, empowering women & families, and building #HopefulFutures for all. 🌟

Know more: bit.ly/4kShgEQ

Image of pregnant woman with a midwife. Text reads 'Midwifery models of care mean midwives are the main healthcare providers for women and babies in pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Invest in midwifery care.'

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · May 29

Applications for all #IMNHC2026 session types are now open!

⭐ Abstract Sessions
⭐ Satellite Sessions
⭐ Innovation Marketplace
⭐ Engage and Exchange Sessions

Applications are open until 15 July. Review all session types and submission guidance here: imnhc2026.org/program/prog...

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · May 23

In honor of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, the PUSH Campaign is bringing together allies and partners for a virtual event to highlight the critical role that midwives play in women’s health.

📆 28 May
🕐 15:00-16:00 CET

RSVP: internationalmidwives-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · May 23

May 23 is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
This preventable childbirth injury affects over 2 million women.
Midwives play a critical role in prevention and care.
Let’s act now to end fistula by 2030.

Learn more: zurl.co/26rM7

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · May 15

We are excited to announce #IMNHC2026! 🇰🇪

Join us 23-26 March in Nairobi, Kenya to help drive urgent action for the health of mothers and newborns and prevent stillbirths.

Learn more >> imnhc2026.org

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · May 7

Tomorrow, join FIGO for a webinar highlighting the critical need to expand a global network of trained surgeons dedicated to treating those affected by obstetric #fistula.

📆 Thursday 8 May 2025
🕐 13:00-14:30 UTC

Register here: figo.ooo/4lI0SHw

AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · May 5

Today is #IDM2025! Midwives are trusted, skilled, and essential—especially in humanitarian crises. 58% of maternal deaths, 39% of newborn deaths & 41% of stillbirths occur in countries with a UN Humanitarian Appeal. Midwives must be included in every crisis response plan. #SupportMidwives

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The Lancet @thelancet.com · Apr 14

🌐 In 5 years, the world will exit the SDG era. Have we made progress?

A new Lancet Review highlights the need to refocus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (#RMNCAH) and nutrition ➡️ bit.ly/3EhxQhg #GlobalHealth #SDGs

Alt: Cover of the 2025 report of the Lancet Countdown to 2030 for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health: tracking progress on health and nutrition. The quote: There is an urgent need for a collective focus on RMNCAH and nutrition to prevent backsliding and put the world on course to achieve its commitments to women, children, and adolescents everywhere.

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Apr 14

Join @who.int's launch of the new technical guide on measuring and monitoring quality of care to improve maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services.

📅 Wednesday, 16 April
🕑 2:00pm CET / 8:00am EDT

Learn more and RSVP here: www.who.int/news-room/ev...

Global webinar: Launch of the WHO technical guide on measuring and monitoring quality of care to improve maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services

Global webinar: Launch of the WHO technical guide on measuring and monitoring quality of care to improve maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services.16 April 2025, 14:00 CET.

www.who.int

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Apr 7

Thanks to training on small and sick newborn care, nurse Winnie Awuor knew just how to treat premature Blessing Angel, who was born at just 1.6kgs—#KangarooMotherCare.

#HopefulFutures #WorldHealthDay

medium.com/@alignmnh/he...

Healthy Beginnings: The Livesaving Power of Kangaroo Mother Care for Blessing Angel

A story of how skilled, well-prepared health workers can help ensure small and sick newborns survive and thrive

medium.com

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Unitaid @unitaid.bsky.social · Apr 7

Today on #WorldHealthDay, we join @who.int’s call for Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures. Every day, 700 women and 6,300 newborns die from preventable complications. We must do better. Quality care saves lives.

Learn more: unitaid.org/uploads/Mate...

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AlignMNH @alignmnh.bsky.social · Apr 6

For #WorldHealthDay, read about the new #PANSAA partnership between the Africa Neonatal Association and NEST360 that is working to accelerate progress for neonatal survival. @joylawn.bsky.social

#HopefulFutures

www.alignmnh.org/2025/04/04/b...

Birth of the Partnership for Accelerating Neonatal Survival Across Africa (PANSAA) - AlignMNH

With a mission to drive down neonatal mortality across Africa, PANSAA aims to combine African-led innovation with powerful data to reshape the future of newborn care, while also incubating the next ge...

www.alignmnh.org

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