People Behind Newborn Health
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Infant- and Family-Centered Developmental Care
Respiratory Infections
Neonatal Eye Health
Hygiene
Rare Diseases
Tasmin Bota from Preemie Connect, a parent support organization in South Africa, advocates for better care and support for preterm babies and their families. She highlights the challenges many families face, from unequal access to quality healthcare to a lack of emotional support during an already difficult time.
As part of Faces of GFCNI, Tasmin reflects on these challenges and shares how providing families with information, encouragement, and personal support can make a meaningful difference – one family at a time.
Tasmin discusses inequalities in access to quality newborn care in South Africa, particularly in rural areas. She also highlights the emotional challenges faced by parents of preterm and sick babies and explains how better information, resources, and support can help families navigate their journey.
At Preemie Connect, success isn’t measured solely in numbers. Tasmin shares how supporting individual families, building personal connections, and providing reliable information can make a lasting difference. She emphasizes that meaningful support doesn’t always require large budgets and that empowering parents helps them make informed decisions for their families.
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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