Introduction

Neonatal care is a critical pillar of public health, focusing on the survival, growth, and development of newborns during the first 28 days of life. Neonatal Care in Public Health Training Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, community health workers, and maternal-child health practitioners with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to reduce neonatal mortality and improve newborn outcomes. It integrates high-impact interventions, essential newborn care practices, and WHO-aligned public health strategies to strengthen health systems, especially in low-resource and high-burden settings.

With rising global attention on newborn survival, SDG 3 targets, maternal and child health equity, and universal health coverage (UHC), this course emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach. Participants will learn how to implement essential newborn care, neonatal resuscitation, infection prevention, early breastfeeding initiation, kangaroo mother care (KMC), and community-based newborn interventions. The course also strengthens data-driven decision-making, surveillance systems, and quality improvement strategies to ensure sustainable neonatal health outcomes.

Programme Curriculum

Neonatal Care in Public Health Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Improve neonatal survival rates through evidence-based interventions
Strengthen essential newborn care (ENC) practices in health facilities
Build capacity in neonatal resuscitation and emergency response
Promote early initiation of exclusive breastfeeding
Enhance implementation of kangaroo mother care (KMC) models
Reduce neonatal sepsis and infection-related mortality
Strengthen maternal-newborn continuum of care
Integrate WHO newborn health guidelines into practice
Improve community-based newborn care delivery systems
Strengthen health information systems and neonatal data tracking
Promote quality improvement in neonatal intensive care units (NICU)
Enhance public health surveillance for neonatal outcomes
Build competency in sustainable newborn health programming

Target Audience

Nurses and midwives
Pediatric and neonatal doctors
Community health workers (CHWs)
Public health officers
Maternal and child health program managers
Medical students and interns
NGO health program implementers
Health policy and planning professionals

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Neonatal Public Health

Overview of neonatal mortality burden globally
SDG 3 and newborn survival targets
Health system frameworks for neonatal care
Determinants of neonatal health outcomes
Policy and global guidelines (WHO/UNICEF)
Case Study: Reduction of neonatal deaths through national newborn survival strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa

Module 2: Essential Newborn Care (ENC)

Thermal protection and immediate drying
Safe cord care practices
Early initiation of breastfeeding
Newborn infection prevention
Weight monitoring and danger sign identification
Case Study: Impact of ENC training on rural maternity clinics reducing early neonatal deaths

Module 3: Neonatal Resuscitation

Birth asphyxia recognition and response
Bag and mask ventilation techniques
Apgar scoring and assessment
Emergency preparedness in delivery rooms
Referral systems for critical newborns
Case Study: Successful resuscitation program reducing intrapartum-related deaths in district hospitals

Module 4: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Neonatal sepsis identification and management
Hand hygiene and sterile delivery practices
Antibiotic stewardship in newborn care
Hospital-acquired infection prevention
Clean delivery kits utilization
Case Study: NICU infection reduction through strict IPC protocols

Module 5: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)

Skin-to-skin contact benefits
Low birth weight (LBW) management
Breastfeeding support in preterm infants
Family-centered newborn care
Community KMC models
Case Study: Scale-up of KMC reducing preterm mortality in South Asia

Module 6: Neonatal Nutrition and Breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding promotion strategies
Management of feeding difficulties
Lactation support systems
Nutrition for preterm and LBW infants
Community breastfeeding counselling
Case Study: Breastfeeding promotion campaign improving infant survival rates in urban settlements

Module 7: Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Management

NICU setup and equipment management
Oxygen therapy and incubator use
Monitoring vital signs and alarms
Care of critically ill neonates
Referral and transport systems
Case Study: NICU strengthening program improving survival of very low birth weight infants

Module 8: Community-Based Neonatal Health Programs

Home visits and postnatal care
CHW-led newborn follow-up systems
Danger sign education for families
Community referral pathways
Health education and behavior change communication
Case Study: Community health worker program reducing neonatal mortality in rural Africa

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Newborn assessment Essential neonatal care Infection prevention Neonatal monitoring

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000