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32nd Turkish National Neonatology Congress

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UNEKO 32, one of Turkey’s most established subspecialty congresses, will be held on April 16-20, 2025, at the Kaya Palazzo Hotel in Antalya. This year, we are honored to welcome leading international experts—Prof. Corrado Moretti, Prof. Willem P. De Boode, Prof. Richard Sindelar, and Prof. Seetha Shankaran—who will share the latest advancements and research in neonatology, further enriching our professional knowledge. Our scientific program, hosted in three main halls, will feature diverse sessions, including 10 pre-congress courses, case presentations, interactive panels, and Pro-Con discussions. A carefully curated program for neonatal nurses will also be included. Additionally, various awards will be presented, including those for the best published article, oral and poster presentations, and research projects, along with the announcement of international scholarship winners.

International Workshop on Neonatal Care in Addis Ababa: Strengthening Newborn Health in Ethiopia

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UENPS is proud to be a partner in the project “Strengthening Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Ethiopia”, an initiative led by Doctors with Africa CUAMM, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Pediatric Society (EPS) and the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), with the support of the Italian Cooperation and the Italian Embassy in Ethiopia.

As part of this commitment, UENPS contributed to the International Workshop on Neonatal Care, which took place in Addis Ababa from January 28 to 31, 2025. This workshop was made possible thanks to the “Survey on Neonatal Resuscitation and Respiratory Care in Ethiopia”, conducted by UENPS, which involved 42 Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) across Ethiopia. The survey played a crucial role in identifying key gaps in neonatal care, establishing a strong professional network, and providing essential data to guide discussions during the workshop.

The event gathered neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, and health professionals from across Ethiopia, along with international experts, to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and develop concrete strategies for improving neonatal resuscitation and respiratory care.

As a partner in the “Strengthening Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Ethiopia” project, UENPS remains dedicated to building connections, fostering collaboration, and advancing neonatal care. We are honored to work alongside CUAMM, EPS, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, the Italian Cooperation, and the Italian Embassy in Ethiopia to achieve these shared goals.

38th Fetus as a Patient Congress

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Perinatal, fetal, and neonatal medicine is quickly evolving, and research continues to provide us with new insights and information that are only sometimes easy to translate into clinical practice.

We are increasingly encountering rare cases of diseases and their treatment options that require greater knowledge and experience. Along with fetal medicine, both screening and diagnostic genetic tests are developing rapidly, leaving us in a position where, on the one hand, we are unable to clearly explain the findings. On the other hand, they provide us with explanations to previously inexplicable conditions. At the same time, artificial intelligence is swiftly and uncontrollably entering our professional work and relationships with future or new parents. We will shed light on the knowledge and dilemmas we all encounter on a daily basis through lectures, your invaluable contributions, and open discussion. The workshops will help enhance the knowledge necessary for our daily work.

UENPS and NeoIPC partnership: join our Survey on Infection Prevention and Control in the NICU

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We are pleased to announce a new agreement between UENPS and the European Project NeoIPC! Together, we are organizing an important survey on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices in the NICU.

This survey is supported by the Italian Society of Neonatology, which has helped to refine the questionnaire. The focus of the survey will be on Kangaroo Care and other NICU-specific IPC practices across Europe and beyond.

The NeoIPC project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, aims to improve IPC practices in neonatal care units.

By participating in this survey, you will gain valuable insights into the practices currently in use in your unit. Once the results are published, you’ll be able to compare your data with those from other countries, helping to identify best practices that should be implemented.

To participate in the survey, fill out our form and select “Infection Prevention in the NICU”

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UENPS-surveys

If you don’t receive the questionnaire, check your spam folder or contact Giulia Vertecchi at uenps.survey@gmail.com

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Empowering Neonatal Care in Ethiopia

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The two-day meeting, held on September 3-4, 2024 in Addis Ababa, was the kick-off meeting of the “Strengthening Neonatology in Ethiopia” project, in collaboration with Doctors with Africa CUAMM, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the Ethiopian Pediatric Society, and the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health. The meeting was very useful and productive, providing an opportunity to get to know and establish connections with a group of Ethiopian neonatologists.

Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa – Meeting between Corrado Moretti (UENPS President), Gianluca Lista (Member of the UENPS Scientific Board) and Linda Storari, Michela Papotti (CHIESI Foundation) with the Italian Ambassador Agostino Palese.

We were able to plan the main initiatives to be undertaken and the topics to be addressed based on the survey conducted by UENPS in 44 NICUs in Ethiopia. We begin with the real needs of the people and seek ways and solutions to improve the care of newborns.

Special attention will be given to Tigray, with the Shire Hospital, and the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, with the Black Lion Specialized Hospital, where the respective NICUs will be renovated, improved, and equipped. Among other objectives: a major conference in January 2025, where 20 Ethiopian pediatricians will be trained, thanks to the involvement of UENPS neonatologists and the Ethiopian Pediatric Society (EPS).

During the training period, the Ethiopian pediatricians, in turn, will train 125 midwives and nurses in neonatal resuscitation. The expected beneficiaries, thanks to the comprehensive and cross-cutting action, include more than 20,700 women who will receive care and over 3,700 newborns who will be treated in the NICUs of the two hospitals.

Kick-off meeting in Addis Ababa

Thanks for Your Support and Participation

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The Congress in Ljubljana was really successful with 470 participants from 51 countries!

The active involvement of the National Societies in shaping the scientific program was crucial to the success of this event. 

We were thrilled to see such a diverse and engaged group of professionals sharing their knowledge, insights, and experiences.

Special thanks to our speakers and panelists for their enlightening presentations.

Opening speech
Plenary Session
Hands-on workshop
Workshop on Infection Prevention and Control
(NeoIPC Project)
Meeting of the Presidents of the National Societies