Tiny Feet,
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Tiny Feet, Big Steps (TFBS)
Training African clinicians to save newborn lives
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In 2026 we held the the seventh "Tiny Feet, Big Steps—Advancing Care of Critically Ill and Premature Babies in Africa" Neonatology Conference, showcasing cutting-edge lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions tailored to address the distinctive challenges encountered in caring for tiny babies in low income healthcare environments.
Since 2021, TFBS has trained over 1000 African doctors and nurses from 240+ hospitals in 21 sub-Saharan African countries. ICHA doctors treat hundreds of critically ill NICU babies each year. Our Approach
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Resourcing all Participants with Every Breath Counts
Attendees are provided with the locally published handbook titled Every Breath Counts, Manual of Neonatal Care & Drug Doses 3rd Edition. Authored by Dr. Swanson and his team, this 440-page NICU handbook furnishes foundational protocols to conference participants, further enriching their learning experience. More information can be found here: Every Breath Counts |
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Tiny Feet, Big Steps: Voices of Impact
Arusha, Tanzania, 2026
What does the impact of Tiny Feet Big Steps look like in practice?
In this video, you'll hear directly from instructors and participants as they share their experiences and the difference Tiny Feet Big Steps is making in newborn care across Africa.
This highlights our 7th Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference, held in Arusha, Tanzania, where healthcare professionals from across the continent came together to strengthen clinical skills, advance quality improvement initiatives, build research capacity, and improve outcomes for newborns and their families.
We invite you to watch and hear firsthand how education, mentorship, and collaboration are helping transform newborn care—one healthcare worker, one hospital, and one baby at a time.
What does the impact of Tiny Feet Big Steps look like in practice?
In this video, you'll hear directly from instructors and participants as they share their experiences and the difference Tiny Feet Big Steps is making in newborn care across Africa.
This highlights our 7th Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference, held in Arusha, Tanzania, where healthcare professionals from across the continent came together to strengthen clinical skills, advance quality improvement initiatives, build research capacity, and improve outcomes for newborns and their families.
We invite you to watch and hear firsthand how education, mentorship, and collaboration are helping transform newborn care—one healthcare worker, one hospital, and one baby at a time.
Upcoming Conferences
Tiny Feet Big Steps Neonatology Conference - Uganda
2 - 5 November, 2026
2 - 5 November, 2026
Let us know of your interest in future conferences
Photos from the Arusha Conference, 2025
2024 Conference Summary
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2024 Tiny Feet, Big Steps Annual Report
Tiny Feet, Big Steps YouTube Interview Channel, 2024
21 interviews captured during the 2024 Tiny Feet, Big Steps Conference. Topics include:
21 interviews captured during the 2024 Tiny Feet, Big Steps Conference. Topics include:
Tiny Feet, Big Steps Neonatology Conference, Arusha, 2024
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