About
AlignMNH is a global platform launched in 2020 to accelerate progress in maternal and newborn health (MNH) and prevent stillbirths worldwide. We unlock the “how” behind transformative solutions—helping countries overcome implementation challenges, broker powerful matches between needs and resources, and create spaces where hard conversations lead to real action.
Driving Collective Action and Impact
Despite decades of effort, preventable maternal, newborn, and stillbirth deaths remain unacceptably high, and progress has slowed. In a rapidly shifting global landscape that demands we do more with greater strategic focus and fewer resources, AlignMNH is moving beyond information sharing to catalyze solutions. We convene diverse actors—countries, donors, innovators, and advocates—to co-create strategies, guide investments, and align around priorities that matter most.
Our flagship event, the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC), exemplifies this approach. IMNHC 2023 brought together 1,800 stakeholders from 95 countries, sparking momentum and shaping policy and program priorities. The first-ever Joint Progress Report revealed a staggering 4.5 million combined maternal, newborn, and stillbirth deaths annually, underscoring the urgency for bold, collective action as the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals loom.
Looking ahead, the next IMNHC will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2026, offering another pivotal moment to accelerate progress. IMNHC 2026 will center on unlocking practical solutions, amplifying country voices, and driving connections between evidence, innovation, and investment. By gathering governments, technical experts, private sector leaders, and advocates, IMNHC 2026 will build on the momentum of past conferences and chart a path toward transformative change.
What We Do
AlignMNH powers a movement by:
- Delivering curated insights that turn complexity into clarity through our Knowledge Hub, expert analysis, and synthesis of country priorities to help decision-makers act with confidence.
- Creating dynamic convenings from global conferences like IMNHC 2026 to Real Talk sessions and country collaboratives that foster honest dialogue and practical solutions.
- Driving transformative innovations by connecting country-identified needs with innovators and supporting ideas from concept to scale through MNH Innovation Challenges and Jhpiego’s WISH platform.
- Facilitating catalytic connections that align resources with evidence-based solutions, creating smart marketplaces for strategic investments and collaborative funding.
- Fueling momentum by cultivating champions and leaders through fellowships, mentorship, and skills-building to ensure MNH stays at the center of global and national agendas.
Global Leadership
AlignMNH is currently guided by an International Steering Committee of 19 global thought leaders who provide strategic direction and oversight to the overall initiative. The Members have direct, practical, and in-depth country experience, and represent countries and communities from around the world.
We are thrilled to introduce two new governance groups within our Leadership Circle that will drive AlignMNH forward into its next phase. The AlignMNH Technical Advisory Group (TAG), comprised of individual MNCH leaders and champions, will identify emerging trends, provide thought leadership, and synthesize global knowledge into actionable insights. The AlignMNH Council, comprised of organizations focused on MNCH issues, will guide the strategic direction and focus of our work.
Applications for our TAG are open now through 31 January.