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We are a global initiative to accelerate progress in improving MNH outcomes and prevent stillbirths. Funded by Gates Foundation. alignmnh.org
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...
November 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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...
October 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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...
Not Replacing, But Reinforcing: The Future of the MNH Workforce - AlignMNH
AlignMNH’s new "Real Talk" webinar series launched with a bold conversation about the future of the maternal and newborn health workforce — and the uncomfortable truth that the global health workforce...
www.alignmnh.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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...
October 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reposted by AlignMNH
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.
October 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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...
October 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#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
October 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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
September 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
September 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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...
September 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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...
Climate-Related Impacts on the Heat Stability of Health Products
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
August 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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
August 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
⏳ 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
August 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Reposted by AlignMNH
🚨 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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July 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
July 23, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Reposted by AlignMNH
📢 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
June 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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
June 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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...
June 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Reposted by AlignMNH
The most important documents to help implement Midwifery Models of Care #MMoC:
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...
June 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Reposted by AlignMNH
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
June 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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...
May 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Reposted by AlignMNH
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
May 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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
May 15, 2025 at 1:49 AM