Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Douglas Mombeshora, is leading a five-member Zimbabwean delegation to the International Maternal and Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) 2026 being held from March 23 to 26 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Ministry of Health and Child Care has said.
In a statement, today, the Ministry of Health and Child Care said the global conference has brought together more than 1 800 experts.
“Minister, Dr Douglas Mombeshora, is leading a five-member Zimbabwean delegation at the International Maternal and Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) 2026, running from 23–26 March in Nairobi, Kenya,” the Ministry said.
The Ministry added that the high-level meeting provides an important platform for countries to strengthen cooperation and exchange knowledge on ways to reduce deaths among mothers and newborn babies.
“The conference gathers over 1 800 global experts, policymakers and practitioners to accelerate action on maternal and newborn health.
Convened by AlignMNH in partnership with the Government of Kenya, IMNHC 2026 focuses on strengthening data use, scaling innovations and reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths,” the Ministry added
The Ministry said Zimbabwe’s participation at the conference demonstrates Government’s commitment to improving the quality of maternal and newborn health services and ensuring that no mother or child dies from preventable causes.
“This global platform allows countries to share experiences, review progress and adopt innovative strategies that can help improve maternal and newborn survival.
Zimbabwe continues to prioritise maternal and child health as part of efforts to strengthen the national health delivery system,” it said.
The conference is expected to focus on the use of reliable data in planning health services, expanding access to modern medical technologies and strengthening health systems to respond effectively to the needs of mothers and newborns.
The International Maternal and Newborn Health Conference is a global forum held to promote collaboration among Governments, development partners and health experts to accelerate progress towards reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly in developing countries where the burden remains high.
