World Prematurity Day 2023

“World Prematurity Day on 17 November is one of the most important days in the year to raise awareness of the challenges and burden of preterm birth globally. The day was initiated by EFCNI and partnering European parent organisations in 2008. The international co-founders LittleBigSouls (Africa), March of Dimes (USA) and National Premie Foundation (Australia) joined the celebrations and made World Prematurity Day an intercontinental movement. Meanwhile, countless individuals and organisations from more than 100 countries join forces with activities, special events and commit to action to help address preterm birth and improve the situation of preterm babies and their families.” -EFCNI

On World Prematurity Day we raise awareness of the challenges and burden of preterm birth and also ways to prevent it, and how to give babies born too soon the best chance to survive and thrive.

Check back for updates on activities and events.

Resources: 

• Preterm Birth Complications Issue page
• Kangaroo Mother Care Issue page
• Global Position Paper on Kangaroo Mother Care: A transformative innovation in healthcare
• Born Too Soon: Decade of action on preterm birth