From the WHP annual calendar · Tuesday, November 17, 2026
World Prematurity Day
Global awareness day to raise attention for premature births and the families affected.
Idea to get started
Information on special parental leave provisions for premature births; raise awareness for affected parents within the team.
Did you know?
More than 1 in 10 babies worldwide are born too early, about 13.4 million in 2020. Simple measures such as skin-to-skin contact right after birth greatly improve their chances.
Source: WHO, Preterm birth (Fact sheet)
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