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Partner with Preterm Infants Parents Network Uganda to Improve Preterm Infant Survival

Preterm Infants Parents Network Uganda(PIPNU) bridges the critical gap between hospital care and home survival for preterm infants in Uganda. Acting as an extension of neonatal units, we support families after discharge, reinforce clinical guidance, and track outcomes in the community.

Benefits of Partnership

  • Extend Care Beyond Discharge: Village Kangaroo Ambassadors (VKAs) follow families at home, supporting Kangaroo Mother Care, feeding, and adherence to medical guidance.
  • Reduce Preventable Readmissions: Early identification of danger signs prevents emergencies and late presentations.
  • Strengthen Family-Centered Care: Confident, supported caregivers improve infant outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Contribute to National Evidence: Hospital partners feed data into Uganda's national preterm birth database for planning and policy.

Collaboration Approach

Refer Families at Discharge: Infants <37 weeks or <2.5 kg are enrolled; VKAs follow up within 48 hours. Pre-discharge warm-handoff recommended.

Integrate PIPNU Programs in Units:

  • Wall of Hope for emotional support in NICUs
  • Parent mentor integration for peer support
  • Joint staff training on family-centered care and post-discharge continuity

Co-Design Quality Improvement & Research: Monitor outcomes, refine protocols, and collaborate on research and publications.

Current Hospital Partnerships

  • Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala
  • Mulago Women's Specialized and Neonatal Hospital, Kampala
  • China–Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru, Kampala
  • Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara
  • Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, Mubende
  • Luwero General Hospital, Luwero

Expansion: 7 more regional referral hospitals by 2028

2. Training & Mentorship

PIPNU provides comprehensive training programs for healthcare workers to strengthen their capacity in providing family-centered care for preterm infants.

  • Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) training and certification
  • Family-centered care approaches
  • Developmental care for preterm infants
  • Communication skills for working with families
  • Mental health support for parents
  • Post-discharge follow-up protocols
  • Infection prevention and control

3. Clinical Collaboration

PIPNU collaborates with healthcare facilities to improve clinical outcomes through joint quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, and best practice sharing.

For clinical collaboration inquiries, please contact us through the information provided below.

Our Partners

4. Data & Research Partnerships

Partner hospitals contribute to Uganda's National Preterm Birth Database, enabling:

  • Real-time tracking of preterm infant outcomes
  • Evidence generation for policy and practice
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Research collaboration opportunities

All data collection follows strict ethical standards and privacy protocols.

Contact Us

Kateregga Bazilio, Executive Director

📧 preterminfantsparentsnetworkug@gmail.com

Opposite Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala