MOMENTUM KNOWLEDGE ACCELERATOR
The document is a case study on implementing a Small and/or Sick Newborn Model of Care in Nigeria, specifically focusing on early experiences.
2024

Abstract
It provides an overview of the country's neonatal mortality rate, the government's efforts to improve newborn care, and the role of international partners such as MOMENTUM and NEST360 in supporting these efforts. The study highlights the challenges faced in implementing the WHO's Small and Sick Newborn Care (SSNC) model, including gaps in human resources, infrastructure, equipment, and financing. It also outlines the activities and opportunities underway to address these challenges, including policy development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
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