APS Advocates for Enhanced Maternal Health Collaboration

The African Perinatal Society (APS) concluded the Second International Congress of Ultrasound and Perinatal Medicine in Kano, Nigeria, on August 28, 2026, emphasizing the need for stronger collaboration among obstetricians, neonatologists, and policymakers to enhance maternal, fetal, and newborn health outcomes across Africa. The congress, themed to promote closer cooperation in maternal and newborn care, attracted 249 participants from various countries, including Nigeria, Finland, the United States, Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Chad, and Sudan.

It featured 24 expert presentations, 41 abstract presentations, and 10 poster presentations. The APS announced plans for biannual specialist training visits and the establishment of a Pre-eclampsia Research Group, alongside ongoing discussions with UNICEF and Finnish partners for research initiatives.

The congress concluded with the adoption of the Kano Declaration, which outlines key principles for improving perinatal health, and the next congress is scheduled for 2028 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.