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14 November 2024

By Rosa Mendizabal and Viviana Ramirez, UDLAP (Universidad de las Américas Puebla, México)

World Prematurity Day, marked every 17 November, unites families and professionals to raise awareness about the challenges of preterm birth. Global landmarks are lit in purple, symbolising hope, compassion and support, while sock lines with nine full-sized pairs of socks and one tiny one represent the one in ten babies born prematurely. Addressing this issue through improved, holistic neonatal care remains crucial for reducing preventable deaths and adverse outcomes at birth. Despite the various challenges posed by preterm births, it is important to recognise that much has been achieved so far in improving care – in part through allowing children, including the most vulnerable neonates, a voice. (more…)