The Paolo Chiesi Foundation’s Social Report is a fundamental tool for gaining a comprehensive overview of the Foundation’s activities throughout the year. The Report provides an overview of ongoing projects in the countries where the Foundation operates, with particular attention to developments and progress.

This analysis documents the impact of implementing the NEST Model at Saint Jean de Dieu Hospital in Tanguiéta, Benin, between 2022 and 2024. It presents evidence of measurable improvements in neonatal survival, quality of care, governance, and continuity between hospital and community services.

Every year a report is drawn up on the projects started and the objectives achieved. In addition, an economic balance sheet is drawn up to promptly highlight income and expenses. The Board of Auditors, with the task of supervising the correct accounting and administrative management, in accordance with the statute, issues a report each year which is attached and becomes an integral part of the report.

The third edition of the NEST Partners Meeting took place in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) from 7 to 10 July 2025. This regional meeting brought together all organizations working with the Chiesi Foundation in neonatal care in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ivory Coast, Central African Republic, Senegal, and Togo.

The NEST Model has been developed to address the critical issues of newborn mortality and morbidity by identifying barriers and implementing sustainable, practical solutions. It is a valuable resource for translating theory into practice, with local healthcare professionals playing a crucial role in creating culturally appropriate approaches that enhance ownership and satisfaction. This collaborative effort ensures that the solutions are effective and resonate with the local context.

An in-depth case study on the implementation of Kangaroo Care (KC) within the Neonatal Essential Survival Technology (NEST) Model at Ngozi Regional Hospital in Burundi: “Implementation of the Kangaroo Care in Burundi”.

The Paolo Chiesi Foundation’s Social Report is a fundamental tool for gaining a comprehensive overview of the Foundation’s activities throughout the year. The Report provides an overview of ongoing projects in the countries where the Foundation operates, with particular attention to developments and progress.

This analysis documents the impact of implementing the NEST Model at Saint Jean de Dieu Hospital in Tanguiéta, Benin, between 2022 and 2024. It presents evidence of measurable improvements in neonatal survival, quality of care, governance, and continuity between hospital and community services.

Every year a report is drawn up on the projects started and the objectives achieved. In addition, an economic balance sheet is drawn up to promptly highlight income and expenses. The Board of Auditors, with the task of supervising the correct accounting and administrative management, in accordance with the statute, issues a report each year which is attached and becomes an integral part of the report.

The third edition of the NEST Partners Meeting took place in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) from 7 to 10 July 2025. This regional meeting brought together all organizations working with the Chiesi Foundation in neonatal care in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ivory Coast, Central African Republic, Senegal, and Togo.

The NEST Model has been developed to address the critical issues of newborn mortality and morbidity by identifying barriers and implementing sustainable, practical solutions. It is a valuable resource for translating theory into practice, with local healthcare professionals playing a crucial role in creating culturally appropriate approaches that enhance ownership and satisfaction. This collaborative effort ensures that the solutions are effective and resonate with the local context.

An in-depth case study on the implementation of Kangaroo Care (KC) within the Neonatal Essential Survival Technology (NEST) Model at Ngozi Regional Hospital in Burundi: “Implementation of the Kangaroo Care in Burundi”.