Hybrid Event — Day 1 In-Person · Day 2 Virtual
2nd Edition — MedGlobal Connect

Global Summit on
Maternal & Child Health

Transforming Maternal and Child Health: Innovation, Resilience, and Equitable Care in a Changing World

📅 November 17–18, 2026
📍 Dubai, UAE
🎓 Day 2 Virtual
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About the Summit

Building on a Proven First Edition — Dubai, 2025

The 2nd Edition of the Global Summit on Maternal and Child Health returns to Dubai, bringing together obstetricians, paediatricians, public health researchers, policymakers, and global health leaders.

100+
Delegates Expected
20+
Countries Represented
93+
Delegates at last Summit
95%
Would Recommend

The 1st Edition delivered 93+ attendees, 41+ speakers from 8 countries, and an 8.7/10 delegate satisfaction rating. 60% of 2025 sponsors have confirmed their return for 2026.

  • Evidence at the Centre: Every keynote, panel, and workshop connects research with real-world maternal and child health practice — from safe motherhood and neonatal care to child development, digital health, and MCH equity.
  • Curated 1:1 Meetings: Structured networking and pre-scheduled meetings with clinical leaders, researchers, and policymakers.
  • Co-located in Dubai: Runs alongside the Global Respiratory Health Summit at the same venue — combined access to 200+ delegates.
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Past Edition Highlights

1st Edition — Dubai, November 2025

93+
Attendees at 1st Edition
8.7/10
Average delegate satisfaction
60%
2025 sponsors returning for 2026
Why This Summit Matters
Why This Summit Matters

"Every mother. Every child. Every chance."

Advancing equitable maternal and child health outcomes across MENA and beyond.

Who Should Attend

Built for the Global MCH Community

The Maternal & Child Health Summit brings together the clinicians, researchers, policymakers, digital health innovators, and humanitarian specialists driving progress in maternal and child health worldwide.

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Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Specialists in maternal health, antenatal care, labour management, and postpartum outcomes across diverse clinical settings.
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Paediatricians & Neonatologists
Clinicians focused on child development, neonatal intensive care, immunisation, and early childhood health outcomes.
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Global & Public Health Specialists
Epidemiologists and global health practitioners working to reduce maternal and child mortality across low- and middle-income countries.
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Hospital Leaders & Health System Managers
Administrators driving maternity care policy, clinical care pathways, and facility-level MCH programmes at scale.
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Digital Health & MedTech Innovators
Developers of apps, remote monitoring devices, and platforms improving maternal surveillance and child health delivery.
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Academic Researchers & PhD Scholars
Presenting MCH research, abstracts, and early-stage clinical findings to an engaged specialist audience.
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NGOs & Humanitarian Health Organisations
Field practitioners and policy advocates working on MCH equity and reproductive health access in underserved communities.
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Pharmaceutical & Nutrition Companies
Companies advancing maternal supplements, vaccines, infant nutrition products, and obstetric therapeutics globally.
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Our Community Speaks

Hear From Those Who've Been Part of Our Events

Real voices from our global community — clinicians, researchers, and public health specialists who joined previous MedGlobal editions.

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Open for Submissions

Submit Your Research

We welcome abstract and poster submissions from researchers, clinicians, and practitioners across all maternal and child health disciplines. Accepted submissions are presented during dedicated sessions on Day 1 and Day 2.

Session 1 — Maternal Health Innovations Session 2 — Child Health & Early Development Session 3 — Equity & Access in Maternal Care Session 4 — Digital Health & Future Directions in MCH

We accept: Oral Presentations · Poster Presentations · Thesis / Research Papers · Case Study Presentations

Submission Window
Open Now
Rolling review basis
Submission Deadline
30 September 2026
Review Outcome
48–72 hrs
After submission
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Expert Speakers

Confirmed Speakers

Speaker announcements are made on a rolling basis as confirmations come in. All speakers are senior-level practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.

Dr. Prashanth Hegde
Dr. Prashanth Hegde
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Clinical Associate Professor
Thumbay University Hospital, UAE
MD, DNB, FICOG, FMAS, FMIS, MBA. Over 30 years of clinical experience in women's health and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery; former Medical Director of a tertiary care teaching hospital in the UAE.
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Expected Delegates
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Expert Speakers
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Countries Represented
In-Person
Event Format
Day 1 & Day 2 In-Person
Programme

Conference Agenda

Sessions are organised by theme. The programme is updated on a rolling basis as speakers are confirmed.

In-Person Conference Agenda
Day 1 — Nov 17 · In-Person
08:00 – 09:00
Registration, Welcome Coffee & Networking
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
09:15 – 09:45
Opening Keynote: Transforming Maternal & Child Health: Innovation, Equity, and Collaboration
09:45 – 10:30
Session 1 – Maternal Health Innovation & Precision Care
Panel Discussion: Reimagining Maternal Care: Precision Obstetrics, AI & High-Risk Pregnancy
  • AI-Assisted Pregnancy Risk Prediction & Clinical Decision Support
  • Precision Obstetrics & Personalized Maternal Care
  • Innovations in High-Risk Pregnancy Management
  • Fetal Medicine & Advanced Prenatal Diagnostics
  • Biomarkers for Pregnancy Complications
  • Digital Antenatal Monitoring & Connected Maternal Care
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10:30 – 11:00
Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit
11:00 – 11:45
Session 2 – Maternal Safety & Quality Improvement
Panel Discussion: Saving Mothers: Innovations in Preventing Maternal Mortality & Obstetric Emergencies
  • Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage & Maternal Sepsis
  • Early Detection & Management of Preeclampsia
  • Emergency Obstetric & Critical Care
  • Maternal Safety & Quality Improvement Programs
  • Simulation-Based Obstetric Training
  • Reducing Preventable Maternal Deaths Through Evidence-Based Practice
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11:45 – 13:00
Oral Presentation Session I (5–6 Selected Research Papers, Case Studies & Thesis Presentations)
13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch, Exhibition & Poster Presentation Session
14:00 – 14:45
Session 3 – Child Health & Early Development
Panel Discussion: The First 1,000 Days: Transforming Child Health from Birth to Early Development
  • Neonatal Survival & Preterm Birth Care
  • Nutrition During the First 1,000 Days
  • Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Strategies
  • Early Childhood Development & Brain Health
  • Childhood Immunization & Preventive Care
  • Family-Centered Pediatric Healthcare Models
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14:45 – 15:30
Session 4 – Women's Mental Health & Family Well-being
Panel Discussion: Women's Mental Health, Family Well-being & Pregnancy Beyond Survival
  • Perinatal Mental Health & Maternal Depression
  • Postpartum Recovery & Long-Term Maternal Well-being
  • Parent–Infant Bonding & Child Development
  • Domestic Violence & Psychosocial Support During Pregnancy
  • Trauma-Informed Maternal Care
  • Family-Centered Maternity Services
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15:30 – 16:00
Leadership & Policy Forum
Panel Discussion: Building Resilient Maternal & Child Health Systems for the Future
  • Strengthening Maternal & Child Health Systems
  • Universal Health Coverage & Equity in MCH
  • Public–Private Partnerships & Sustainable Financing
  • Climate Resilience & Humanitarian Maternal Healthcare
  • Workforce Development & Capacity Building
  • Future Priorities for Global Maternal & Child Health
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16:00 – 16:15
Coffee Break, Poster Viewing & Networking
16:15 – 17:30
Oral Presentation Session II (5–6 Selected Research Papers, Case Studies & Thesis Presentations)
17:30 – 17:45
Best Oral Presentation & Best Poster Presentation Awards
17:45 – 18:00
Closing Remarks, Vote of Thanks & Group Photograph
18:00 – 19:30
Networking Reception & B2B Meetings
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Community

Organisations Attending

Organisations are added as speakers confirm. Logos updated on a rolling basis — representing the institutions and companies sending delegates and speakers to this summit.

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Partners

Collaborations & Partnerships

Partnership opportunities are open across media, academic, community, and technology categories. Contact us to discuss how your organisation can be involved.

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Knowledge Partner

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Join Us in Dubai

Delegate places, speaker applications, abstract submissions, and award nominations for Maternal & Child Health Summit 2026 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Past Edition

1st Edition — Dubai, November 2025

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1st Edition Speakers

Voices From Our 2025 Summit

The 1st Global Summit on Maternal & Child Health brought together 37 specialists from across the world — obstetricians, paediatricians, public health experts, and global health leaders. Their contributions shaped the 2025 edition and set the standard for 2026.

Dr. Hollie Robichaud
Dr. Hollie Robichaud
Founder
Higher Dimensions Healthcare, USA
Dr. Himansu Basu
Dr. Himansu Basu
Medical Director
RMCH Rotary Action Group, USA
Dr. Hannah Brew
Dr. Hannah Brew
General Practitioner
NHS, UK
Dr. Jasmin Malek
Dr. Jasmin Malek
Co-Founder
Docs2Dubai, UAE
Dr. Amal Alahmad
Dr. Amal Alahmad
Deputy Director, IVF Fellowship
Dr. Samir Abbas Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Pacis-Alarine IRAMBONA
Dr. Pacis-Alarine IRAMBONA
Doctoral Researcher
Universität Witten/Herdecke, Germany
Dr. Margaret Salty
Dr. Margaret Salty
Lactation Instructor
UC San Diego Extension, USA
Paul Mmaduabuchi Ayogu
Paul Mmaduabuchi Ayogu
Healthcare Professional
Nisa Premier Hospital Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Muhammad Adeel Iqbal
Dr. Muhammad Adeel Iqbal
Consultant Family Physician
Cleveland Clinic Jersey, UK
Dr. Papa Kwasi Opare
Dr. Papa Kwasi Opare
Healthcare Provider
Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital, Ghana
Carlos Sanchez Salguero
Carlos Sanchez Salguero
Senior Paediatric Consultant
Mediclinic Middle East, Dubai
Dr. Sherif Elsirgany
Dr. Sherif Elsirgany
Associate Professor
National Research Centre, Egypt
Dr. Sidra Hasan
Dr. Sidra Hasan
Medical Director
House of Health, UK
Dr. Sebastian Medel
Dr. Sebastian Medel
Deputy Program Director
King Abdulaziz Medical City, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Moussa COULIBALY
Dr. Moussa COULIBALY
Health Analyst / Expert
African Development Bank Group, Mali
Dr. Indu Sharma
Dr. Indu Sharma
Associate Professor
NIMS University, India
Dr. Rula Qatami Abujaber
Dr. Rula Qatami Abujaber
Founder & CEO
Birth and Beyond, Jordan
Dr. Khalood Al Abri
Dr. Khalood Al Abri
Assistant Professor
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Dr. Shalini Malhotra
Dr. Shalini Malhotra
Consultant Robotic Surgeon
Al Qassimi Women & Children Hospital, UAE
Dr. Laila Alhubaishi
Dr. Laila Alhubaishi
Chair, Scientific Committee
Emirati Board Ob/Gyn, UAE
Dr. Shaista Zubair AlBlooshi
Dr. Shaista Zubair AlBlooshi
Consultant Obstetrician
University Hospital Birmingham, UK
Dr. Amarachi Onyeagbako
Dr. Amarachi Onyeagbako
Editor / Advisor
Global Journal of Medicine & Public Health
Dr. Oula Abou Alam
Dr. Oula Abou Alam
Medical Intern
Ministry of Health, Jordan
Dr. Larisa Pfahl
Dr. Larisa Pfahl
Director
Haut Labor Clinic, Germany
Dr. Soumya Harikumar
Dr. Soumya Harikumar
Specialist OBGYN
New Lotus Medical Centre, UAE
Dr. Rabia Imtiaz
Dr. Rabia Imtiaz
Medical Director
NHS England, UK
Dr. Anita Dileep
Dr. Anita Dileep
Specialist Registrar OBGYN
Dubai Health, UAE
Mrs. Yvonne Akukwe
Mrs. Yvonne Akukwe
Co-Founder
Zinure Women's Health Foundation, USA
Prof. Syed Arshad Husain
Prof. Syed Arshad Husain
Adjunct Professor
Gulf Medical University, UAE
Dr. Lamya Kamal
Dr. Lamya Kamal
Director of Operations
Al Maliha Medical Centre, UAE
Dr. Samira Hassan
Dr. Samira Hassan
Consultant Family Medicine
American Hospital Dubai, UAE
Dr. Hadiza Magaji Mahmoud
Dr. Hadiza Magaji Mahmoud
Health Director
Her Health Project Hub, Nigeria
Dr. Amna Khushnud
Dr. Amna Khushnud
Family Medicine Consultant
Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai
Tvesha Gandhi
Tvesha Gandhi
Student Researcher
Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, India
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Ms. Kripa Gokal Dewani
Chemist / Nutrition Scientist
15MinMom, UAE
Dr. Ikhlas Mahmoud Ahmad
Dr. Ikhlas Mahmoud Ahmad
Developmental Psychology
University of Jordan, Jordan
Mrs. Ebunoluwa Makinde
Mrs. Ebunoluwa Makinde
PhD Candidate
De Montfort University, UK

Advisory Board

Advisory Committee

Our advisory board comprises senior obstetricians, neonatologists, paediatricians, and MCH policy experts who guide the summit's scientific programme and agenda.

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Position your organisation in front of senior decision-makers across healthcare, research, and industry. No pricing is shown online — contact us to discuss what works best for your goals.

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  • ✓Branded materials in delegate bag
  • ✓Social media promotion
  • ✓Pre-event email reach · 10,000+
  • ✓1 digital health publication
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  • ✓5 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
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  • ✓Pre-event email reach · 20,000+
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  • ✓1 full + 1 half page colour ad in proceedings
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  • ✓5 delegate passes
  • ✓6×6m exhibition space (priority location)
  • ✓7 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
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  • ✓Branded materials in delegate bag
  • ✓Social media promotion
  • ✓Pre-event email reach · 30,000+
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