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When Dr. Steve Swanson moved to Tanzania, he quickly became aware of the devastating impact of prematurity, sepsis, and birth asphyxia on infant survival. He also realized that he could do something about it.

What began with a NICU that grew out of necessity has evolved into a broader commitment to strengthening newborn and child healthcare across Africa. In this short video, Dr. Steve introduces ICHA and shares how high NICU survival rates, practical education, and low-tech, high-impact initiatives—grounded in evidence-based protocols—can save lives in low-resource environments.