Paolo Chiesi Foundation

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Paolo Chiesi Foundation

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Chiesi Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded as an expression of the social responsibility of Chiesi Farmaceutici. The Foundation aims to support local development programs to reduce neonatal mortality rates in French-speaking countries of sub-Saharan Africa and improve the health of patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases in the Global South. The Foundation supports inte

rnational scientific research and develops programs to transfer medical-scientific knowledge at the local level and to strengthen families in the healthcare process, promoting sustainable development and local community ownership. Founded in Parma (Italy) in 2005 and operational since 2010, the Foundation currently operates in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Guyana, Ivory Coast, Nepal, Peru, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda.

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Chiesi Foundation è un'organizzazione filantropica fondata come espressione della responsabilità sociale di Chiesi Farmaceutici. La Fondazione mira a supportare programmi di sviluppo locali per ridurre il tasso di mortalità neonatale nei paesi francofoni dell'Africa subsahariana e migliorare la salute dei pazienti affetti da malattie respiratorie croniche nel Sud del mondo. La Fondazione supporta la ricerca scientifica internazionale e sviluppa programmi per trasferire conoscenze medico-scientifiche a livello locale e per rafforzare le famiglie nel processo di assistenza sanitaria, promuovendo lo sviluppo sostenibile e la proprietà delle comunità locali. Fondata a Parma (Italia) nel 2005 e operativa dal 2010, la Fondazione oggi opera in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Repubblica Centrafricana, Etiopia, Guyana, Costa d'Avorio, Nepal, Perù, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo e Uganda.

05/08/2026

Implementation research aimed at improving the quality and use of newborn and stillbirth data is a core component of the IMPULSE project—funded by the Paolo Chiesi Foundation and implemented by Doctors with Africa CUAMM in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Makerere University, Ifakara Health Institute, and IRCCS Burlo Garofolo WHO Collaborating Centre.

Incomplete data and fragmented tools designed more for administrative reporting than for supporting healthcare professionals can undermine clinical data use and the delivery of high-quality neonatal care. To address this issue, the project designed and implemented neonatal case notes in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Tanzania.

Building on the challenges identified during formative work (IMPULSE Phase I), National Advisory Groups approved the co-design of neonatal case notes, including user-friendly neonatal admission, daily follow-up, referral and discharge forms. The case notes enable the real-time use of clinical information while streamlining data entry for routine health information systems (RHIS).

Frontline health workers used evidence to collaboratively design the content and format of the neonatal case notes in English and French. The pilot implementation, conducted in four first- and second-level referral hospitals and their networks in CAR and Tanzania, showed that the tools were feasible, acceptable and appropriate for use and improved data completeness.

By creating tools that work in real-world settings, we aim to inform stronger health systems and improve neonatal care. Because improving newborn survival starts with something fundamental: healthcare workers equipped with the right tools to make good clinical decisions using reliable data.

03/08/2026

🤱 Breastfeeding is one of the most powerful interventions for newborn health. Yet, globally, only about 47% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed.

This , promoted by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action - WABA, calls on all of us to strengthen the systems that help mothers breastfeed successfully, from health facilities and communities to workplaces and public policies.

🏥 In sub-Saharan African hospitals and neonatal units implementing our , breastfeeding support is part of a broader approach that places families at the centre of care. Through practices such as early skin-to-skin contact, parental involvement, and dedicated support for mothers, healthcare teams create the conditions for to start earlier and continue longer.

🌍 The need is urgent. Breastfeeding acts as a baby's first protection against disease and is estimated to help prevent nearly 600,000 child deaths every year worldwide.

Because improving newborn survival is not only about technology or medicines. It is also about ensuring that every mother and baby receive the support they need from the very beginning.

This World Breastfeeding Week, we join the call to and invest in health systems that empower mothers, nurture families, and give every newborn the best possible start in life. 💙

30/07/2026

🤝 Stronger neonatal care starts with stronger connections between professionals.

The Paolo Chiesi Foundation is pleased to continue its collaboration with the African Neonatal Association (ANA), the largest continental network of neonatologists and pediatricians in Africa, committed to improving newborn health and survival across the continent.

Through this renewed partnership, the Foundation will continue supporting ANA's activities, including its scientific journal, digital platform, and participation in regional professional events, with particular attention to strengthening collaboration and visibility across Francophone Africa.

👩🏿‍⚕️ By fostering training, mentorship, research, and knowledge exchange, this collaboration contributes to connecting professionals across countries and contexts, helping build a stronger community committed to giving every newborn the best possible start in life.

24/07/2026

In the Cusco region, access to is no longer defined by distance.

The Model is transforming how chronic respiratory diseases are diagnosed and managed, connecting remote communities with specialised care through a more coordinated system.

Through an integrated hub & spoke approach, a growing network of facilities is expanding access to diagnosis, education, and multidisciplinary care. At Policlínico SANTA RITA, pulmonology, rehabilitation, and psychosocial support now work side by side, offering a more complete path of care.

At the same time, local expertise continues to grow through training and international collaboration, while outreach campaigns in rural areas have already reached over 600 people in early 2026, enabling earlier .

These efforts address a clear challenge: too many respiratory conditions remain undiagnosed and untreated. Today, access to care is improving—helping people manage their health with greater continuity and confidence.

22/07/2026

🌍 In Ouagadougou, , strengthening neonatal care means creating better opportunities for newborns during their most vulnerable days.

Together with Hôpital Saint Camille de Ouagadougou (HOSCO), the Paolo Chiesi Foundation continues to support the care of preterm and low-birth-weight newborns through the NEST Model. The collaboration has contributed to improved access to oxygen and medical air, upgraded equipment, continuous training for healthcare professionals, clinical audits, and home visits that help ensure continuity of care after discharge from .

👩🏾‍🍼 Beyond the hospital, the Foundation also supports the Réseau de Périnatologie de la Région du Centre, bringing together healthcare facilities, professionals and institutions to strengthen maternal and newborn health through training, coordination, data collection and the sharing of good practices.

Together with local healthcare professionals and partners, we continue working to give every newborn a safer start in life.

Find out more: https://www.paolochiesifoundation.org/en/burkina-faso/

20/07/2026

For months, Hilaria Carbajal Huamán lived with a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain without a clear diagnosis. She feared she had tuberculosis, felt unheard, and could no longer work at the market where she sells fruit.

Through the GASP program, Hilaria was referred to a more structured care pathway. At the Policlínico SANTA RITA in Cusco, she underwent further examinations, including spirometry, and received training on the correct use of inhalers. The diagnosis was finally clear: asthma.

Looking back on her journey, Hilaria says she now understands that managing asthma means attending regular check-ups, following treatment consistently, and acting early when symptoms worsen. She also credits respiratory therapy and psychological support for helping her regain confidence and take control of her health.

Today, Hilaria breathes better, walks without fatigue, and has returned to work. Her story shows how timely diagnosis, patient education, and continuous support can help people living with improve their quality of life and take an active role in their care.

17/07/2026

Better data. Better decisions. Better health outcomes.

Digitalizing the way newborn health data is collected, analyzed, and used means empowering healthcare workers and institutions to make faster, more informed, and evidence-based decisions.

Through the IMProving qUaLity and uSE of newborn indicators (IMPULSE) project - funded by the Paolo Chiesi Foundation and implemented by Doctors with Africa CUAMM in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the IRCCS Burlo Garofolo WHO Collaborating Centre, Makerere University - Uganda and Ifakara Health Institute - Tanzania, we supported the strengthening of health information systems in Ethiopia and Uganda by developing and implementing digital solutions based on DHIS2, an open-source platform widely used to collect, analyze, and report health data.

In Ethiopia, DHIS2 dashboards helped healthcare teams monitor the quality of data on newborns and stillbirths, identify missing or inaccurate information, and take action to improve it. By making complex data easier to visualize and use, these tools supported health workers in turning information into concrete improvements.

"The digital tools developed through the IMPULSE project helped health workers see where data quality gaps existed and take action to improve them. By making information clearer and easier to monitor, the dashboards and the adapted quality assessment tools supported better tracking of newborn and stillbirth indicators and strengthened routine health reporting."

— Firehiwot Abathun, CUAMM Doctor

At the closing workshop of Phase 2, recently held in Addis Ababa, we shared the results, lessons learned, and future perspectives from the pilot implementation across six healthcare facilities in Ethiopia. Representatives from the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, project partners, and other key stakeholders came together to reflect on the findings and discuss the value of the tool, recognizing its potential to strengthen and benefit the healthcare system as a whole.

Investing in high-quality health data means strengthening health systems’ ability to plan, deliver, and improve care — especially for the most vulnerable groups.
Through digital innovation, collaboration, and strong partnerships, we can contribute to building more resilient and sustainable health systems.

More about IMPULSE project: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres-projects-groups/impulse

15/07/2026

Strengthening access to starts with turning unmet needs into concrete services.

At Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in southwestern Uganda, the GASP project—implemented with the GHC Research Collaboration and supported by the Paolo Chiesi Foundation—is expanding access to diagnosis and treatment for adults and children alike.

What began as a critical gap is now a structured clinical service: a pediatric pulmonary clinic has been established, the adult chest and post‑tuberculosis clinics have been expanded, and clinical staff and a dedicated data manager have been recruited and trained. In parallel, essential diagnostic and treatment capacity has been strengthened by providing core respiratory equipment and supplies that support both lung function assessment and acute and chronic respiratory care.

The impact is already visible. Children who were previously treated without a clear diagnosis can now be properly assessed, with conditions such as asthma, tuberculosis and congenital heart disease identified and managed more effectively.

Since the project launch, the services have reached hundreds of patients, nearly half of whom accessed a specialized respiratory clinic for the first time—highlighting the scale of unmet need in the region.

Beyond the numbers, the project is improving how care is delivered and experienced, helping build trust in the health system and enabling more timely, accurate treatment.

13/07/2026

Four days, dozens of partners, one shared goal: ensuring that every newborn has access to quality care.

In Dakar, healthcare professionals, institutions, researchers, and technical and financial partners from across sub-Saharan Africa came together to exchange experiences, address common challenges, and strengthen collaboration for better neonatal outcomes.

The conversations held during the 2026 reinforced a shared conviction: reducing preventable newborn deaths requires strong health systems, family-centered care, effective use of data, and long-term partnerships.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their expertise, insights, and experience to the discussions in Dakar. The work continues.

10/07/2026

For the third year, a team from SEPAR Solidaria, by Separ Respira, has collaborated on the implementation of the GASP (Global Access to Sustainable Pulmonology) Model in the Cusco Region of Peru, in a project coordinated by the Paolo Chiesi Foundation with the Policlínico SANTA RITA and with the support of Chiesi España & Portugal.

The mission, comprised of four SEPAR professionals, has focused on developing training activities for healthcare professionals in Peru, supervising and monitoring clinical cases, and visiting the centers where the model is being applied.

Meetings have also been held with health authorities and local stakeholders, such as Gerencia Regional de Salud Cusco, health facility managers, as well as Peruvian physicians and community leaders, to ensure the integration of the work within the healthcare system.

The activities have been primarily practical, adapting tools and approaches to the real needs of the teams and focused on patients. They continue with the objective of consolidating the GASP model in the local context and progressively improving the quality of respiratory care.

👉 Learn more about the GASP model and its implementation in Peru: https://www.paolochiesifoundation.org/en/peru/

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