Preterm birth is a leading cause of child mortality

In 2020, a baby died every 40 seconds due to prematurity complications, with preterm birth being the leading cause of death among children under 5. Around 80% of preterm births occur in low- and middle-income countries. Ethiopia had a 12.9% preterm birth rate, while Nigeria had 9.9%. The International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics identified five key interventions to save preterm babies, including steroids, magnesium sulfate, delayed cord clamping, breastfeeding, and kangaroo care. These interventions have proven effective in low- and middle-income settings. The FIGO PremPrep-5 initiative aims to provide training to professionals to improve awareness and implementation of these interventions globally.