AFPNC to mark World Prematurity Day 2024 with focus on improved access, support systems
Accra, Nov. 24, GNA -The African Foundation for Premature and Newborn Care (AFPNC), in partnership with the Accra College of Medicine and WaterAid Ghana, is to hold three key activities to commemorate the World Prematurity Day 2024.
The events would draw attention to challenges faced by preterm babies and their families, while advocating for improved healthcare access and support systems.
World Prematurity Day serves as a rallying point for maternal and newborn health stakeholders worldwide, and this year’s theme “Over 13 million babies born too soon every year: Access to Quality Care Everywhere,” emphasizes the urgent need for equitable, quality care for preterm babies across all regions.
The activities will kick start with The Purple for Prematurity (P4P) Summit, the first ...