Last week the Council of International Neonatal Nurses held its eighth conference in Belfast, Ireland. Designed for researchers and health professionals, the conference provided three days of networking, talks, and critical discussions about the latest global insights, trends, and clinical practices that will keep more babies alive.
During the conference three outstanding neonatal nurses were recognized for their relentless work with babies, especially in low resource settings that pose constant problems for healthy outcomes. The two overall winners were Anila Ali Bardai of Karachi, Pakistan and Christine Sammy of Kitui, Kenya. Netsayi Gowero of Blantyre, Malawi was named the runner up.
“Christine, Anila and Netasyi were selected over a number of outstanding candidates for their unwavering leadership and passion for ensuring every newborn has a chance to survive and thrive,” said COINN President Karen New. “All three work in newborn care units in busy referral hospitals providing specialized care to underserved populations. Even in these facilities, we cannot take good care for granted; it has to be developed and defended by committed professionals.”
Nurse Christine & Nurse Anila dance up the stage to receive award! Great moment at #COINN2013 @everyone_stc @joylawn http://t.co/Bz3T8HnROT
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HNN (@HealthyNewborns) September 06, 2013Some other key tweets during the conferene inlcude:
More than 3 million children under 5 die in their first month of life each year. The majority of these deaths could be prevented #COINN2013
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HNN (@HealthyNewborns) September 07, 2013#EveryNewborn front and center at #COINN2013 - calling all neonatal nurses to join the movement! @PMNCH http://t.co/G9020g78Ym
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HNN (@HealthyNewborns) September 06, 201317 November is World Prematurity Day - celebrate to raise awareness for newborns globally #COINN2013
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COINN Conference (@COINNConference) September 07, 2013One of our heroes Sister Christine reduced infant mortality rate in her clinic in Kenya from 50% to 10% #COINN2013 ow.ly/oDtAr
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D-Rev (@d_rev_org) September 06, 2013Prof @joylawn on the power of #neonatal nursing & those honoured at #COINN2013 for their dedication to saving lives: huff.to/15EBCKs
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LSHTM press (@LSHTMpress) September 06, 2013Kangaroo care #KC for preterm infants in Thailand significantly increases bonding & attachment #COINN2013
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Aisling Gough (@Aisling_ICCR_) September 06, 2013Key Links:
Photo: UN Photo/Evan Schneider
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