SNIP-AFRICA has launched its flagship Neonatal Sepsis Course, an important step forward in strengthening clinical care and research capacity for newborn health in sub-Saharan Africa. The first cohort of delegates

A paper published in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (AAC) reports that off-patent antibiotics, fosfomycin and flomoxef, when used at standard doses, were safe in newborn babies with suspected

Meaningful engagement of parents and caregivers, especially those with lived experience of newborn health challenges, is increasingly recognised as crucial for improving care, shaping research priorities, and ensuring interventions meet

Seven neonatal intensive care units across Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda have begun a two-year surveillance programme to monitor neonatal sepsis and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The programme, which

Children are among the most vulnerable populations in clinical research. Conducting ethical paediatric clinical trials requires a careful balance between advancing medical knowledge and protecting the rights and welfare of

SNIP-AFRICA is pleased to announce a major milestone in the fight against neonatal sepsis: the launch of the NeoSep1 clinical trial, which enrolled its first newborn last week at Tygerberg

Have you ever wanted to understand more about clinical trial designs but found the material too technical or hard to access? Whether you’re an experienced researcher, just starting out, or

Neonatal sepsis remains a major health challenge in Africa, requiring innovative research and robust clinical trials to improve treatment and outcomes. However, involving newborns in such trials is complex, and

The SNIP-AFRICA General Assembly meeting was held from 27-28 March 2025, in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together representatives from 12 institutions across Africa and Europe, delegates from the Bill

We are proud to announce that SNIP-AFRICA will be featured as a case study during an EDCTP-organised event on antimicrobial resistance at the Science Summit 2024, which will be held