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We are an NGO dedicated to transforming the care of newborns in the first minute of life (the Golden Minute).

We work across Africa to equip healthcare providers with the tools, training, and strategies needed to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality. Neonatologists for Africa (NFA) is an NGO dedicated to transforming the care of newborns in the first minute of life—known as the Golden Minute.

11/01/2026

MALAWI 2025 🇲🇼

🌍 Step 1 complete!
Our team just wrapped up the first phase of our mission in Malawi. Huge thanks to Dr. for leading the way!

Stay tuned for Step 2 — coming soon 💙

09/01/2026

ETHIOPIA 2024 🇪🇹

NFA carried out a Step 2 mission to Ethiopia for the second time, focusing on hands-on neonatal resuscitation training & the implantation of essential equipment. Special thanks to Dr. Michal Zeituni-Molad 🙏🏾 who has joined multiple NFA missions & continue to volunteer her time , expertise and commitment whenever needed 🌍💜@

08/01/2026

CHAD 2023 🇹🇩

Thankful for Dr. Kouadio Franck. Your work ethic, and dedication to this project is inspiring. We are so greatful to have you on our team. 🌸

07/01/2026

In 2024, NFA carried out a Step 2 mission to Ethiopia for the second time, focusing on hands-on neonatal resuscitation training & the implantation of essential equipment . Special thanks to Dr. 🙏🏾 who has joined multiple NFA missions & continue to volunteer her time , expertise and commitment whenever needed 🌍💜

07/12/2025

In parallel to the Day 3 “Train the Trainee” session, we hosted a special workshop for hospital bioengineers.
With guidance from our expert , the teams practiced handling potential neopuff malfunctions through live simulation, learning exactly how to respond and how to maintain the equipment .

This ensures the sustainability and long-term impact of the tools provided.

Because when knowledge is shared and equipment is well-maintained, newborns get a better chance at life. 👶🏾❤️🌍

27/11/2025

👶🏽 Every newborn deserves a fighting chance.

In Burundi this week 🇧🇮 our NFA team is continuing our mission to strengthen neonatal care across Africa. Through hands-on Neonatal Resuscitation training, we work side by side with local medical teams to ensure that every birth has the safest possible start.

What we do goes far beyond a single course… we work to build long-term capacity by:
🟣Training healthcare providers in life-saving neonatal skills
🟣 Supporting hospitals with essential equipment and practical tools
🟣 Empowering local staff to become trainers for their communities
🟣 Providing ongoing remote guidance to ensure sustained impact

💜 Why It Matters:
Every skill learned, every team trained, and every station equipped directly contributes to reducing preventable newborn deaths. Together, we are creating real measurable change.

🙏 Our Gratitude:
A heartfelt thank you to and for their unwavering support. Your partnership enables us to reach more hospitals, train more teams, and save more newborn lives.

🌍 Why We Do It:
No baby should lose their chance at life due to lack of training or equipment.
Every skill taught today becomes a life saved tomorrow

📢 Help Us Reach More People:
– Share this post
– Follow our work
– Help us raise awareness
Together, we can make newborn survival a reality everywhere 💜

09/06/2025

🍼 A baby’s first breath should never be their last.
In some parts of Africa, 30 to 67.5 out of every 1000 newborns don’t survive. Many of these lives can be saved with simple neonatal resuscitation in the first 60 seconds after birth—what is called the “Golden Minute”.

At our NGO, Neonatologists for Africa, founded by Neonatologist Dr.Meir Ezra Elia מאיר עזרא אליה, we are working towards reducing infant mortality rate (IMR) in Africa by:
✅ Sending Neonatologist teams to train local medical staff in life-saving neonatal resuscitation at target hospitals in different African countries.
✅"Teach the Teacher" program – We train selected local healthcare professionals, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to become trainers themselves. They, in turn, will teach and mentor their own medical teams, ensuring long-term, sustainable impact.
✅ Donating and installing essential equipment to our target hospitals
✅ Providing ongoing remote advisorship to sustain impact long-term

💙 Where We Are Now:
Each year, we work with a different target country. This year was Ghana, where we closely worked with 4 hospitals; Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate Nsawam Government Hospital, The Trust Hospital Company Limited University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD, to train local medical staff, ensuring that newborns have a better chance at survival. But we don’t just train and leave—we continue counseling remotely.

How You Can Help:
📢 Share this post & spread awareness
💰 Donate to help provide more training & equipment
📍 Follow us to see how we’re helping in reducing IMR in Africa

Together, we can help newborns and families have a better chance at survival 💙

A big big thank you to JDC and MASHAV for their heartfelt help on accompanying us on this journey! And to SAF Ghana for playing a vital role in our 2025 mission to improve neonatal care in Africa. Your generous sponsorship and unwavering support—from funding accommodation and transportation, to facilitating customs clearance and connecting us with Ghana Health Services—made this mission possible.

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Lilongwe

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https://neoafrica.org/

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