Founded in 2008 by passionately committed neonatal paediatricians, NISONM focuses on newborn care at every level—advancing policies, practice, and partnerships that improve outcomes for every Nigerian newborn.
Inaugural Meeting — 25 June 2008
Chida International Hotel, Utako, Abuja. 60 participants: neonatal physicians, paediatric residents, nurses, and other health workers from across Nigeria.
Our Approach
Advocacy, Social Mobilization, Capacity Building, Best Practices, and Partnerships.
NISONM was borne out of the need to commit technical skills to strengthen the implementation process of reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.
Impact Since Inception
As key stakeholders in newborn health, the society and her members have played key roles in the review of policy documents relating to newborn care.
We created awareness on maternal and newborn health status; identified factors that impact newborn survival; and disseminated such findings widely.
Annual General & Scientific Meetings (AGSM)
Over the years, NISONM has become well-poised as advocates and a beacon of care and support—building partnerships and linkages for the survival of every Nigerian newborn. This commitment is reinforced at our AGSM.
Founding Executive Members
Relationship With PAN
Our relationship with the parent body, Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), has been cordial—demonstrated by the PAN-NISONM collaboration with MCSP on the Essential Newborn Care Course.
PAN/NISONM Mentoring Scheme
The mentoring scheme is another initiative of PAN/NISONM to improve the coverage and quality of MNCH services.
- Strengthens primary and secondary health facilities.
- Monthly supportive visits to improve service quality.
- Focus on sustainable improvements in newborn care.
