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    International Meetings

    XII International Meeting on the MMC – Bogotá, Colombia 2018

    The XII International Meeting was held in Bogotá, from November 14 to 17, 2018. It was organized by the Fundación Kanguro in collaboration with the Scientific Committee of the International Network of the MMC, the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and the Ministry of Health.

    XI International Meeting on the MMC – Trieste, Italy 2016

    The objective of this meeting was to review the progress in research and development of the MMC throughout the world, share best practices and identify barriers, challenges and facilitators for diffusion and success.

    X International Meeting on the MMC – Kigali, Rwanda 2014

    The theme of this meeting was: “Kangaroo Mother Care Method: an effective way to improve the survival and quality of survival of preterm and low birth weight newborns: evidence and successes”

    IX International Meeting on the MMC – Ahmedabad, India 2012

    The theme of this meeting was: “Kangaroo Mother Care Method as the main philosophy of care for premature and low birth weight babies in the world”.

    VIII International Meeting on the MMC – Quebec, Canada 2010

    The focus of this International Meeting was “Developmental problems in prematurity and the effects of KMC”.

    VII International Meeting on the MMC – Uppsala, Sweden 2008

    The VII International Meeting on the Kangaroo Mother Care Method took place in October 2008 year in Uppsala, Sweden. “Kangurologists” from 37 countries participated, as well as representatives of the World Health Organization, Save the Children, SNL, among others. This International Meeting was preceded by the First European Conference on KMC, where more than 30 members of Neonatal Units from 15 European countries participated.

    Celebrating 10 years of promoting the art and science of Kangaroo Mother Care by the International Network of KMC (1996-2006)

    V International Meeting on the MMC – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2004

    IV Encuentro Internacional sobre el MMC – Ciudad del Cabo, África del Sur 2002

    I International Meeting on the MMC – Trieste, Italy 1996

    The first International Meeting on the Kangaroo Mother Care Method (KMC) was held to provide care for premature and low birth weight infants for gestational age. This meeting was held in Trieste, Italy, from October 24 to 26, 1996. There were 36 participants from 15 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

    National Meetings

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    The Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Colombian Association of Neonatology and the Kangaroo Foundation organized and carried out the IV Mother Kangaroo Meeting “The path to quality in Mother Kangaroo Programs”, held in Bogotá on January 23 and 24, 2020.

    Educational Brochures

    The content of these brochures was created by the staff of the Integral Kangaroo Mother Program LTDA. Reproduction in whole or in part for educational or non-commercial use is authorized, provided that the source is properly mentioned.

    Practical Guides

    These documents reflect the work of professionals from the Kangaroo Foundation and the Mother Kangaroo Programs, the San Ignacio University Hospital and the San José Infantil Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. A multidisciplinary approach involving pediatricians, nurses, nursing assistants, psychologists, and social workers.
    With them, you can continue and justify the service protocols in the care of premature and low birth weight babies using the Kangaroo Mother Care Method.
    If you want us to post a document in this folder, please send it in PDF format and don’t forget to put your name on it.

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    Practical Guidelines

    These documents reflect the work of professionals from the Kangaroo Foundation and the Kangaroo Mother Care Programs, San Ignacio University Hospital and San José Infantil Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. A multidisciplinary approach involving pediatricians, nurses, nursing assistants, psychologists, and social workers. With them, you can continue and justify the service protocols in the care of premature and low weight babies using the Kangaroo Mother Care Method. If you want us to publish a document in this folder, send it in PDF format and don’t forget to put your name on it.

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