People Behind Newborn Health
Pregnancy Complications
Infant- and Family-Centered Developmental Care
Respiratory Infections
Neonatal Eye Health
Hygiene
Rare Diseases
Denise Suguitani, Executive Director of ONG Prematuridade.com, a national parent and patient advocacy organization in Brazil, has spent more than a decade advocating for the prevention of preterm birth and better care, support, and rights for preterm babies and their families. Her organization’s work spans awareness-raising, access to quality healthcare, family support, and advocacy for public policies that improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
As part of Faces of GFCNI, Denise reflects on important achievements in Brazil and shares how exchanging knowledge and experiences with international partners can help strengthen advocacy and improve newborn care.
Denise highlights milestones achieved by ONG Prematuridade.com, from supporting access to medical technologies and preventive treatments to establishing national awareness initiatives and advocating for extended maternity leave. She reflects on how these efforts have helped advance the cause of preterm birth in Brazil.
Denise explains why ONG Prematuridade.com joined GFCNI’s international network and how exchanging experiences with organizations around the world helps strengthen its work. She also reflects on how international recognition and connections can expand the organization’s reach and reinforce its advocacy efforts in Brazil.
Discover other members of our global network and learn about their experiences and perspectives on improving newborn health around the world.
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