'RARE LINKS'
Webinar by Pakistan Inherited Metabolic Disorders Network
(Pak-IMD-Net), A Working Group of Pakistan Society of Chemical Pathology and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi, Pakistan
Transforming Neonatal Care: Current Insights and Future Directions for Low-Middle Income Countries
Section of Chemical Pathology, Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine hosted a Rare Links webinar on June 10, 2025, in collaboration with Pak-IMD-Net and the IFCC–ISNS Global NBS Taskforce. Experts from Pakistan, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya shared regional insights on advancing equitable newborn screening in LMICs. The session highlighted policy gaps, implementation challenges, and the importance of cross-border collaboration to scale sustainable NBS programs. The expert panel emphasized integrating screening into national health systems, improving advocacy, and building capacity across regions. The webinar served as a valuable step toward strengthening global partnerships for universal newborn screening.
Objectives
- Highlight regional innovations, challenges, and lessons learned in implementing Newborn Screening (NBS) programs in LMICs.
- Promote cross-continental, South–South collaborations to support training, research, and policy development.
- Strengthen alignment with the Global Taskforce's vision for Universal Newborn Screening (UNBS) through shared learning and joint initiatives.
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