'Small babies big potential' Social Tiles

This year’s World Prematurity Day slogan, “Small babies, big potential” highlights the vital importance of investing in the health and well-being of preterm babies from the very beginning. Giving every baby the best possible start in life is not only a moral imperative - it is also a forward-looking investment in stronger, more resilient societies.

World Prematurity Day Is Officially Incorporated into WHO Calendar!

While World Prematurity Day has traditionally been observed on 17 November, and will be by many partners in 2025, henceforward, in order to avoid overlapping with other mandated World Days, the Day will be observed on 15 November.

World Prematurity Day is a global moment to raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth. The day shines a spotlight on the urgent need to improve care for babies born too soon while providing practical and emotional support for their families.

Launched in 2008 by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants alongside several parent organizations, World Prematurity Day has today grown into a worldwide movement. Around the world, individuals and organizations come together through events, campaigns, and advocacy seeking to drive change and improve outcomes for preterm babies.

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