Dr Natasha Rhoda’s work in Cape Town South Africa is part of the great momentum that newborn care has gained in South Africa. South Africa is on track to meet goal of NMR<12/1000 live births in 2030.

In her own words, she is “passionate about achieving equity and equality in newborn care”

She currently focuses on community neonatal deaths and sudden unexpected deaths of infants.

Addressing good quality newborn care within facilities and communities is central to the ANA vision of providing African newborns with the best possible start in life.