The day a baby is born is the most dangerous day of life in rich and poor countries. Babies born too soon are at risk for hypothermia, breathing difficulties, infections and impaired development.
Be a catalyst for change – Be a baby’s lifeline
Each newborn has the promise of a life – of love, family and achievement. In Vietnam, many children never get the change to live beyond their first day, and the promise is lost.
Every nurse we teach teaches 10 more
We bring best-practice care, education and systems to Vietnam, from the farthest rural areas to the busiest city maternity hospitals
Ensuring newborn survival, one minute at a time
From the moment they’re born until they are safe at home, a baby’s first month carries the highest risk
New lives are counting on YOU
Let’s celebrate every life – together.
It only takes one day to jeopardise the gift of life
Help us ensure newborn survival – run, bike, hike, DONATE today!
$100 A stethoscope for every baby prevents cross infection.
$200 Provides paper towels for a month – handwashing saves lives.
$1,000 International training package for a provincial hospital’s neonatal unit.
$5,000 Twelve months specialist training for a junior doctor
$48,000 Transporter Incubator with built in ventilator
Many newborns die even after admission to a higher-level hospital, the long travel distances is a major factor in poor outcomes. Our precious newborns need medical and nursing teams trained to stablise […]
Team Newborns is racing to save lives at the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon! We are Team Newborns runners Hạnh Nguyễn, Nguyễn Phan Hải, Nguyễn Phan Hoàng, Nguyễn Thúy Hiền, Trương Hoài Dương, […]
Stand out from the crowd be a winner in our amazing t-shirts and caps designed and donated by Regna. Be a Lifesaver visit our stand, 100% of the proceeds of all sales […]
The Day a Child is Born is the Most Dangerous Day of Their Life
In the past 35 years, Vietnam has made impressive strides in reducing maternal and infant mortality. Yet, despite these advancements, neonatal mortality and morbidity remain persistent challenges within our health system. To […]
Every newborn deserves the best possible start in life! This week, Dr. Simon Drysdale, a specialist in paediatric infectious diseases and immunology, led an important teaching session on the responsible use of […]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Center for the Development of Maternal and Child Health (SSVN), a groundbreaking initiative by Newborns Vietnam (NBV). This centre marks a new era […]
Newborns Vietnam (NBV) is on a lifesaving mission: to drastically reduce infant mortality in Vietnam and support the Ministry of Health achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3.2) by 2030—bringing the nationwide […]
Today, we celebrate and extend our deepest gratitude to Purple Asia for an incredible eleven years of unwavering pro bono support. Together, we have embarked on a remarkable journey, building a brand […]
At Newborns Vietnam, we believe that breastfeeding is the cornerstone of a healthier future for our children. This is World Breastfeeding Week, let’s celebrate the power of nourishment and the incredible journey […]
We were honoured to welcome the President and District Secretary of the Rotary Club of Macau to the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to introduce the goals of our neonatal post-qualification […]