About the Healthy Newborn Network

Every year, 3.1 million newborns die, accounting for over 40 percent of all deaths among children under age 5. Most of these newborn deaths occur during childbirth or in the days thereafter, when skilled care is usually absent.

But newborns face a brighter future - we know what works to save these lives.

The commitment to address this health crisis is making a difference, and in an effort to continue this momentum, partner organizations working for newborn health have come together to form the Healthy Newborn Network (HNN). Established in April 2010, this online community of newborn health advocates and professionals aims to address critical gaps in newborn health.

HNN connects advocates around the world and provides a platform for discussions and interactions on a vast range of newborn and maternal health topics. In addition, the HNN boasts a vast library of newborn health resources, featuring the latest in newborn health research, news, resources, events, articles, success stories and more from HNN Partners around the world. 

We know what can be done to make a difference for families most in need.

If you are not a member already, we encourage you to join us today and help us continue the momentum around making newborn health a global health priority.

The Healthy Newborn Network (HNN) is a partnership of organizations and individual members committed to improving newborn health around the world. HNN was launched in 2010 as an initiative of Save the Children’s Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) Program. SNL serves as the secretariat of HNN and takes primary responsibility for maintaining the HNN website, including compiling resources and content. Active participation, including posting resources, blogs, and comments is encouraged. Resources and opinions posted on HNN do not necessarily reflect the views or endorsement of Save the Children or any HNN Partner Organization.