Chiesi Foundation

Over 50% of under-five child deaths occur in the #neonatalperiod — and in many limited-resources settings, specialized nursing staff are the first and often only line of care for fragile #newborns. On #InternationalNeonatalNursesDay, we recognize the essential contribution of nurses — especially in the #GlobalSouth, where they manage complex and #lifesaving interventions, frequently without adequate #training, support, or visibility in #healthpolicies. Yet their voices remain underrepresented:  🔹 In a recent review, less than 2% of global #researchfunding was awarded to researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite #nurses there provide the bulk of care.  🔹 Neonatal caregivers in LMICs are rarely authors or participants in research that shapes the very systems they sustain. At the Chiesi Foundation, we stand with our partner COINN (Council of International Neonatal Nurses) to reaffirm that strengthening #neonatalnursing capacity is critical to reducing #newbornmortality, building resilient health systems, and achieving #healthequity. Today, we celebrate not only these professionals as #caregivers, but also as educators, leaders, and advocates - and we commit to supporting their training, recognition, and #leadership across all settings. #HealthForAll #EveryNewborn #NeonatalCare #HealthEquity #ChiesiFoundation 

🚨 Join us for the next Newborn Toolkit webinar for World Breastfeeding Week. 🔎 "Location & Breastfeeding Support for Small & Sick Newborns and Their Mothers: Creating Sustainable Systems Change" 📆 5th August, 8 AM EST | 1 PM GMT | 2 PM CEST | 3 PM EAT We'll explore breastfeeding/lactation to mark World Breastfeeding Week! This seminar will be translated live into French. https://lnkd.in/dpPpK645 #HealthForAll #HealthEquity #NeonatalCare ----- 🚨 Rejoignez-nous pour le prochain webinaire de la boîte à outils pour les nouveau-nés pour la Semaine mondiale de l'allaitement maternel. 🔎 "Soutien pour la lactation et l'allaitement des nouveau-nés petits et malades et leurs mères : créer un changement durable des systèmes" 📆 5 août, 8h EST | 13h GMT | 14h CEST | 15h EAT   Nous explorerons l'allaitement et la lactation à l'occasion de la Semaine mondiale de l'allaitement maternel ! Plus de détails à suivre. Ce séminaire sera traduit en direct en français. https://lnkd.in/dpJGwySe 

At the Ngozi Regional Hospital in #Burundi renovation works have just been completed, turning the outdoor spaces around the maternal and child health department into safer, cleaner, and more welcoming common areas for the families of mothers and newborns.   This initiative, carried out in collaboration with Amahoro pro Africa, was made possible through the joint support of IMA Group and the Chiesi Foundation. Together, we contributed to improving the hospital's environment and hygiene — transforming shared spaces into functional areas of #care and rest.   The works included:  🔹 A new Kangaroo Mother Care shelter   🔹 Shaded areas and green spaces  🔹 Paved and covered walkways  🔹 Drainage and sanitation upgrades  🔹 Renovated social spaces and complementary services    These changes reflect our belief that #qualitycare is not just about medical support, but also respect, comfort, and humanity for #everynewborn and their family. #HealthForAll #GlobalSouth #NewbornCare #ChiesiFoundation  

In many hospitals across sub-Saharan #Africa, lifesaving #respiratorycare remains out of reach for too many #newborns suffering from respiratory distress syndrome (#RDS). To help bridge this gap, the #BubbleCPAP is being introduced at the Ngozi Regional Hospital in #Burundi – bringing a low-cost, effective, and non-invasive solution to one of the country’s key facilities. Led by Amahoro pro Africa and supported by the Chiesi Foundation, this initiative marks a vital step toward improving survival chances for small and sick newborn babies in low-resource settings, where mechanical ventilation is rarely available. With #equipment already delivered by the Foundation and the medical area set up, we are now entering the project first phase: developing local #training materials and building capacity through a #collaboration between local staff and a team of Italian #neonatologists. The second phase will include hands-on training for doctors, nurses, and midwives, followed by remote quality monitoring. Thanks to this project — we are taking another step further towards reducing #neonatalmortality and improving newborn health in Burundi. #HealthForAll #HealthEquity #NeonatalCare #BCPAP #InternationalCooperation #ChiesiFoundation 

A healthier #future starts with #equitable access to care.  At the Chiesi Foundation, we believe that #health is a fundamental right - regardless of culture, place of birth, or social class. For the past 20 years, we’ve been working alongside local communities in the #GlobalSouth to improve access to high-quality care and foster #sustainable, long-term #change. Through our key intervention models #NEST (Neonatal Essentials for Survival and Thriving) and #GASP (Global Access to Sustainable Pulmonology), we strive to:  🔹 Reduce #neonatalmortality in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa 🔹 Improve the diagnosis, management, and treatment of #chronicrespiratorydiseases 🔹 Empower local #healthcare systems by providing professional #training, shared knowledge, equipment, and infrastructure   We’re not giving aid - we’re #acceleratingchange for a healthier future. #HealthForAll #HealthEquity #NeonatalCare #RespiratoryCare #ChiesiFoundation 

As part of our mission in #Uganda, we were pleased to meet with various researchers’ teams from the Global Health Collaborative (GHC), a partnership involving the Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST), the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), and the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for Global Health, along with other local and international academic institutions. The meetings offered a chance to explore shared approaches, underline the importance of applied #research, and discuss future collaborations - especially in #respiratoryhealth, from the #neonatal period through adulthood. A special thanks to Dr. Crystal North and Dr. Peter Moschovis from the Massachusetts General Hospital for facilitating this meaningful connection. By building networks with like-minded initiatives and stakeholders, we aim to co-create #sustainable solutions that respond to local needs and strengthen global knowledge exchange. #HealthEquity #HealthForAll #GlobalHealth #SharedKnowledge #RespiratoryCare #ChiesiFoundation 

As we wrap up the 2025 #NESTPartnersMeeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, we carry a renewed sense of purpose and collaboration. From July 7th to 10th, the Chiesi Foundation welcomed healthcare experts from across sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen and expand the #NESTmodel — Neonatal Essentials for Survival and Thriving. Partners from #Benin, #BurkinaFaso, #Burundi, #IvoryCoast, and #Togo took part in practical workshops, neonatal resuscitation simulations, and shared learning sessions grounded in real-life clinical experiences.  Under the theme “Santé Maternelle et Néonatale: Une Vision Commune pour l’Avenir”, the meeting also brought together representatives from global institutions, such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF, Medici con l'Africa Cuamm/ Doctors with Africa CUAMM, Jhpiego, and the Gates Foundation, to align on shared goals for reducing maternal and #neonatalmortality. We would like to thank all our partners for contributing to this important event. Cross-country collaboration among #healthcare professionals is key to driving #localinnovation and long-term impact. Together, we move closer to ensure health for all #newborns and their families across the region. Find out more about NEST PM on our website: https://lnkd.in/ded7HWSM #NESTPM #HealthForAll #NeonatalHealth #InternationalCooperation #ChiesiFoundation __________________________________________________________________________________ Alors que nous concluons le #NEST2025 à Abidjan, en Côte d’Ivoire, nous repartons avec un sentiment renouvelé d'engagement et de collaboration. Du 7 au 10 juillet, la Fondation Chiesi a accueilli des experts en santé venus de toute l’Afrique subsaharienne pour renforcer et étendre le modèle #NEST — Neonatal Essentials for Survival and Thriving. Des partenaires du #Bénin, #BurkinaFaso, #Burundi, #CôtedIvoire et #Togo ont participé à des ateliers pratiques, des simulations de réanimation néonatale et des sessions d’apprentissage partagé basées sur des expériences cliniques concrètes. Sous le thème « Santé Maternelle et Néonatale : Une Vision Commune pour l’Avenir », la réunion a également réuni des représentants d’institutions mondiales telles que l’OMS, l’UNICEF, Medici con l’Africa (CUAMM), Jhpiego et la Fondation Gates, afin de s’aligner sur des objectifs communs pour réduire la mortalité maternelle et néonatale. Nous remercions chaleureusement tous nos partenaires pour leur contribution à cet événement important. La collaboration entre professionnels de santé à travers les pays est essentielle pour stimuler l’#innovationlocale et produire un impact durable. Ensemble, nous avançons vers l’objectif de garantir la santé pour tous les #nouveaunés et leurs familles à travers la région. 👉 Découvrez-en plus sur le NEST PM sur notre site : https://lnkd.in/dK9z_2Rm #NESTPM #SantéPourTous #SantéNéonatale #CoopérationInternationale #FondationChiesi

🚨 Join us for the next Newborn Toolkit webinar! 🔎 "Growing the Future: Neonatal Nursing Education and Workforce Strategies" 📆 22nd July, 8 AM EST | 1 PM GMT | 2 PM CEST | 3 PM EAT We'll explore human resources, including neonatal nursing education qualifications with updates from WHO and COINN. Learning will be shared from India, Rwanda, and Kenya on establishing neonatal nursing qualifications. This seminar will be translated live into French. https://lnkd.in/dhTrz2UQ #HealthForAll #HealthEquity #NeonatalCare ----- 🚨 Rejoignez-nous pour le prochain webinaire de la boîte à outils pour les nouveau-nés 🔎 "Promouvoir l'avenir : Stratégies de formation et de main-d'œuvre des infirmières néonatales" 📆 22 juillet, 8h EST | 13h GMT | 14h CEST | 15h EAT   Nous explorerons les ressources humaines, notamment les qualifications en soins infirmiers néonatals, avec les dernières informations de l'OMS et du COINN. Des enseignements seront partagés en Inde, au Rwanda et au Kenya sur l'établissement des qualifications en soins infirmiers néonatals. Ce séminaire sera traduit en direct en français. https://lnkd.in/dBiWZt3S

Together with WeWorld, we’re advancing #KangarooCare (KC) in #Burundi, expanding this practice from hospitals to primary health centers and surrounding communities in the Ngozi province.   Building on previous phases led with Amahoro pro Africa, this effort brings #KC — a proven, low-cost intervention that improves survival and development outcomes for #preterm and low birth weight babies — closer to where families live. This new phase responds to the need of making KC practices more #accessible beyond hospital settings, ensuring continuity of care within communities and strengthening family support from birth onwards. Co-funded by Fondazione Marchesini ACT, it focuses on:  🔹 Training #healthcare workers and community health agents  🔹 Adapting KC protocols to #community settings  🔹 Strengthening follow-up and education at home  🔹 Promoting safe, respectful, and effective #newborncare Thanks to our partnership with WeWorld, we’re working to ensure that #everynewborn has the chance to survive and thrive, no matter where they’re born.    #HealthForAll #HealthEquity #NeonatalCare #InternationalCooperation #ChiesiFoundation 

On the occasion of the #NESTPartnersMeeting 2025, the Chiesi Foundation convened the first in-person meeting of its #TechnicalAdvisoryGroup (TAG) for the #NESTModel — a team of African health experts providing strategic guidance to improve #neonatalcare in sub-Saharan Africa. Launched in April 2025, the TAG aims to improve the quality and impact of the NEST Model by aligning its implementation with local needs and global #bestpractices. This session focused on the following key priorities:  🔹 Strengthening NEST indicators for improved #monitoring of quality and impact  🔹 Supporting partners in turning theory into practice with the launch of a regional survey on #CPAP use via ANA, to inform the future development of practical guidance  🔹 Enhancing competency-based #training and local research capacity of health professionals, including nurses, with a focus on #KangarooCare    We thank Prof. Ousmane Ndiaye (Foundation’s Technical Advisor and Vice President of APLF), Prof. Solange Ouedraogo (Head of Department at CHU de Bogodogo), and Dr. Franck Houndjahoue (Chair of ANA’s Research Committee), for their leadership in shaping the future of maternal and neonatal health across the #GlobalSouth. #NeonatalHealth #TAG #HealthEquity #HealthForAll #ChiesiFoundation