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_

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

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...

Tomorrow, it's REAL TALK time. Three experts will join Mercy Juma for an honest conversation about what—if anything—can be done about the workforce gap. Come ready to challenge what you know about who should deliver care and what we're willing to do differently. RSVP: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, we honour every family who has experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby. Midwives play a vital role in supporting families through miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal death—providing compassionate care, acknowledging grief, and creating space for healing.

We can’t close the workforce gap with the same thinking that created it. On Oct 21, Real Talk brings a variety of experts to the table. Together we'll surface the tensions and map out new possibilities for mothers, newborns, and practitioners. RSVP to join! zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

⏳ 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

🚨 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

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

📢 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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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