African Neonatal Nutrition Network
The African Neonatal Nutrition Network (NeoNuNet) aims to improve outcomes for preterm and low birthweight infants by improving their nutritional care in early life.
Discover our story below and find out if you want to become a part of our mission.
Our specialist team, here to help
The African Neonatal Nutrition Network consists of healthcare and nutrition experts from Africa and around the world. Click below to find out more about our board members and the rest of the core team.
Meet the teamDr. Zainab Imam
Chairperson
Dr. Zainab Imam is a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
Dr. Simon Pius
Deputy Chairperson
Dr. Simon Pius is a Consultant Neonatologist at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
Dr. Helen Nabwera
Treasurer
Dr. Helen Nabwera is an MRC/FCDO African Research Leader, and an Associate Professor and Physician Scientist at Aga Khan University, Kenya.
Professor Nick Embleton
Communications and Media
Professor Nick Embleton is a Consultant Neonatologist and Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Newcastle University, UK.
Dr. Alison Talbert
Secretary
Dr. Alison Talbert is a clinical epidemiologist at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya.
Dr. Mtisunge Gondwe
Assistant Secretary
Dr. Mtisunge Gondwe is a Post-doctoral Research Associate at Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme, Malawi.
Resources
The African Neonatal Nutrition Network has collaborated with professional members and parents to produce resources that create new knowledge and promote best nutritional practice, aiming to improve outcomes in preterm and low birthweight infants.
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Our eLearning courses are all-in-one, free-to-access resource packages that take learners on an interactive journey through key information, videos and graphics, covering key topics in nutrition and care of preterm and low birthweight infants.
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