The African Perinatal Society (APS), in collaboration with UNICEF, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), and Bayero University Kano (BUK), has officially opened the 2nd International Congress of Ultrasound and Perinatal Medicine in Kano.
Gathering leading gynecologists, pediatricians, and healthcare experts from across the continent, the congress aims to forge actionable strategies to drastically reduce maternal, perinatal, and neonatal mortality rates across Africa.
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This year’s event centers on the theme: “Synergy in Practice: Transforming Perinatal Outcomes Through Obstetric and Neonatal Partnership.
President of the African Perinatal Society, Professor Aliyu Labaran Dayyabu, emphasized that the gathering brings together critical health sector stakeholders to address systemic mortality challenges.
He urged attendees to act as knowledge ambassadors, stepping up to cascade the skills and insights gained to colleagues unable to attend.
UNICEF Kano field office representative, Dr. Serekeberehan Seyoum Deres expressed strong confidence that the congress’s mix of scientific presentations, deliberations, and hands-on clinical training will empower frontline healthcare workers and strengthen healthcare systems across Nigeria and the wider continent.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (Prof. Haruna Musa), Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Aliyu Mu’azu called on all delegates to fully engage with the intensive practical training to maximize impact in their institutions.
The Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II represented by the Wali of Kano, Alhaji Bashir Wali extended royal blessings to the organizers, praising the initiative as a vital step toward protecting the health of mothers and newborns.
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The multi-day congress will feature specialized workshops and practical ultrasound training, reinforcing the critical role of joint obstetric and neonatal care in saving lives.