The IMNHC Wrap-Up Newsletter is live! Inside: links to the full conference report, our track-by-track synthesis briefs, our new interactive assistant, and ways to join our two Communities of Practice. Plus a first look at our new brand, coming August. Read it: bit.ly/44ZHLBL

Family planning is a maternal and newborn health intervention. Access to voluntary contraception → planned pregnancies → reduced maternal and neonatal risk. alignmnh.org/issue/cross-cutting-issues/ #AlignMNH #FamilyPlanning #MNH #FP2030

Pre-eclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and newborn deaths worldwide, left untreated it can progress to eclampsia or HELLP syndrome. But it's detectable and treatable. Learn about Unitaid's work in solving this problem unitaid.org/news-blog/pr... #MaternalHealth #PreeclampsiaAwareness

As more small and sick newborns survive into infancy and childhood, the MNH community must think beyond mortality rates. Many life-saving interventions for preterm and sick newborns carry costs to long-term neurodevelopment. Resources 👉 alignmnh.org/issue/small-sick-newborns-2/"

Malaria treatments only work if they keep working. In Rwanda, Unitaid and Jhpiego's #STOPAMDR project is rotating antimalarial drugs across districts instead of relying on one, slowing resistance so medicines stay effective for longer. unitaid.org/news-blog/rw...

We applaud @Unitaid for 20 years of bridging the gap between health innovation and the people who need it most, and for the 150+ innovations that have reached and changed millions of lives. Learn more about Unitaid's work here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3v0...

20 years. 150+ innovations. Millions of lives changed.

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You can't fix what you can't count. MNH data systems in many settings still can't reliably track maternal & newborn deaths. What's the biggest barrier in your context? Share your view 👇 alignmnh.org/mnh-metrics-measurements/ #AlignMNH #MNHData #Metrics #MNH

Up to 40% reduction in newborn mortality. No expensive equipment. Just skin-to-skin contact. Kangaroo Mother Care is one of the most powerful, accessible interventions in newborn health. alignmnh.org/resources/resource-library/?_topic=kangaroo-mother-care #AlignMNH #KMC #NewbornHealth #MNH

MNH innovation = closing life-or-death gaps. AI-assisted ultrasound, digital fetal monitoring, essential commodities - tools that reach the most underserved. alignmnh.org/issue/innovations-and-commodities/ #AlignMNH #MNHInnovation #MNH"

Access to care is necessary. Quality of care is non-negotiable. Safe, effective, timely, equitable, people-centred MNH care, and a respectful experience, leads to better outcomes and higher rates of return. alignmnh.org/issue/quality-of-care/ #AlignMNH #QualityOfCare #MNH #RespectfulCare

1 in 5 women. Perinatal mental disorders are the most common complication of childbirth — with intergenerational impacts for mother and child. Effective interventions exist. Prioritization is the gap. Learn More: alignmnh.org/issue/perinatal-mental-health-2/ #AlignMNH #PerinatalMentalHealth #MNH

Perinatal Mental Health - AlignMNH

Perinatal mental health (PMH) concerns the mental health of people during pregnancy and the first year after giving birth. Common perinatal mental disorders (CPMDs), such as depression, anxiety, and s...

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Every maternal and newborn death has a story. MPDSR is how health systems listen to it, and act on it. Our latest carousel breaks it down: what MPDSR is, why it matters, and why the "response" half is just as critical as the surveillance. Resources → alignmnh.org/issue/mpdsr #AlignMNH #MPDSR

Every year, postpartum hemorrhage (severe bleeding after childbirth) takes the lives of hundreds of thousands of women. Align's PPH resource library brings together the best available evidence and implementation tools on PPH 👉 Explore the resources: l1nq.com/0zq3nme

The State of Africa's Stillbirths Report was launched during the #IMNHC2026 in Nairobi. It is the first Africa-wide report dedicated exclusively to this issue. 1 million stillbirths a year. Half the global burden. Read it: data.unicef.org/resources/st... #Stillbirth #EndStillbirth #AlignMNH

State of Africa’s Stillbirths Report - UNICEF DATA

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🎥 What does it take to accelerate progress for MNH? At #IMNHC2026, global leaders, country representatives, researchers, and partners came together around one clear message: we already know what works — now we must deliver at scale and with equity. Watch the highlights: youtu.be/tkgdsfD13e0

IMNHC 2026: Moving Forward, Together

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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. www.science.org/content/arti...

Missed the #IMNHC2026 plenaries? We've got you. 🎙️ Watch the full session in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese 👇 🔗 youtube.com/playlist?lis... #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: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJcv2B61-7I1k8-OotbXAnLx67fSdImg_

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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...

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We are an international alliance united to end preventable newborn deaths in hospitals across Africa.

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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

Why Africa bears heaviest burden of 2.3 million newborns who die yearly

Studies guide governments on where to invest and the costs required to care for neonates.

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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

Kenya injects Sh1bn to slash maternal and child deaths ahead of global health summit

Health ministry has procured essential drugs and equipment to ensure no mother bleeds to death during childbirth

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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

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/

About - AlignMNH

Join the movement to accelerate progress and align around critical issues to reduce maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity and prevent stillbirths worldwide.

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#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.