Each year, over 13 million babies are born too soon and prematurity is a leading cause of death among under-five children. Thus, the 17th day of November every year is set aside to commemorate World Prematurity Day and raise awareness on the burden and challenges of prematurity.

This year, the theme for the World Prematurity Day celebration is, “…Access to Quality Care Everywhere” which focuses on promoting access to quality care everywhere for Small and Sick Newborns (SSNBs), especially, premature infants to improve their outcomes.

To mark World Prematurity Day 2024, the Nigerian Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM) in conjunction with the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) is carrying out targeted activities to champion the cause of these vulnerable preemies, including advocacy, health education on radio, TV and social media handles and nationwide capacity building on Essential Newborn Care 1 (Helping Babies Breathe) for key health care providers who will also be equipped with resuscitation bags and masks, penguin suction devices and action plans that will enable the translation of the skills acquired into practice in order to improve the quality of neonatal care and outcomes.

So join NISONM and PAN to make a difference and promote access to quality care for preemies everywhere…..

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