2 Days In-Person — Dubai, UAE
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
🏨 Both Days In-Person
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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
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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. Shown in random order; refresh to see more.

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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.

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Expected Delegates
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Expert Speakers
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Countries Represented
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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.

Opening & Keynotes
Day 1 — Nov 17 · In-Person
08:45 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Ceremony: Welcome Address & Summit Overview
  • Opening remarks from MedGlobal Connect leadership
  • Reflecting on the 1st Edition: achievements, partnerships, and why this community keeps growing
  • Setting the agenda: innovation, resilience, and equitable care as the 2026 priorities
  • Acknowledgement of co-located Respiratory Health Summit delegates
09:15 – 09:25
Group Photo
09:25 – 10:00
Keynote: The State of Maternal and Child Health in 2026: Progress, Gaps, and What Will Accelerate Change
  • Global maternal mortality data: where deaths are preventable and where progress has stalled
  • Under-5 mortality: the diseases, contexts, and policy gaps that continue to take children's lives
  • The MENA region's MCH landscape: strengths, persistent challenges, and emerging priorities
10:00 – 10:35
Keynote: Preventing Maternal Mortality: Tackling Preeclampsia, Haemorrhage, and Sepsis
  • The three obstetric emergencies that account for the majority of preventable maternal deaths worldwide
  • Evidence-based protocols for preeclampsia detection, management, and delivery timing
  • Postpartum haemorrhage prevention and treatment: oxytocin, tranexamic acid, and uterine balloon tamponade
10:35 – 11:00
Networking & Coffee Break
Digital Innovation & Newborn Care
Day 1 — Nov 17
11:00 – 11:45
Panel: AI, Telehealth, and Digital Innovation in Antenatal and Maternity Care
  • AI in antenatal risk stratification — predicting preterm birth, preeclampsia, and growth restriction
  • Telehealth-delivered antenatal care: evidence on safety, satisfaction, and populations who benefit most
  • Remote foetal monitoring technologies and their role in expanding safe care beyond hospital settings
  • mHealth tools for maternal self-monitoring: blood pressure apps, kick counters, and symptom checkers
  • Digital maternity records: interoperability, patient access, and safety during care transitions
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11:45 – 12:15
Presentations: Neonatal Mortality, Preterm Birth, and Newborn Care
  • Global neonatal mortality data — where the burden falls and what is driving it
  • Advances in neonatal intensive care: what is saving more premature babies
  • Kangaroo mother care and community-based newborn care as cost-effective, evidence-based interventions
  • The role of skilled birth attendants and emergency obstetric care in low-resource settings
12:15 – 13:00
Workshop: Malnutrition, Stunting, and Early Childhood Development — The First 1,000 Days
  • The first 1,000 days from conception: neuroscience evidence on the impact of early deprivation
  • Therapeutic feeding programmes: community-based management of acute malnutrition at scale
  • Integrating nutrition, stimulation, and health services in the first 1,000 days — practical models
  • Wasting and stunting in MENA and globally — food insecurity, feeding practices, and structural causes
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break & Poster Viewing
Vaccination, Mental Health & Climate
Day 1 — Nov 17
14:00 – 14:45
Panel: Childhood Vaccination, Immunisation Gaps, and Managing Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Global vaccination coverage data — where the gaps are and which disease outbreaks they are enabling
  • Vaccine hesitancy: understanding root causes and evidence-based communication strategies
  • New vaccines in the pipeline: RSV, malaria, mpox, and next-generation COVID vaccines for children
  • Cold chain infrastructure and supply chain resilience in low-resource immunisation programmes
  • Routine immunisation integration with other child health services
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Panel: Perinatal Mental Health: Closing the Care Gap for Mothers and Families
  • Prevalence of perinatal depression, anxiety, and PTSD — updated global data and the MENA context
  • Impact of untreated maternal mental illness on child development, bonding, and family wellbeing
  • Scaling perinatal mental health services: task-shifting, primary care integration, and digital tools
  • Trauma-informed care approaches for mothers in humanitarian and conflict-affected settings
  • Paternal mental health in the perinatal period — the overlooked dimension
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15:30 – 15:50
Networking & Coffee Break
15:50 – 16:35
Panel: Climate Change and Maternal and Child Health: Emerging Evidence and Urgent Action
  • Heat exposure in pregnancy — links to preterm birth, low birthweight, and maternal cardiovascular stress
  • Climate-related displacement and its impact on antenatal care access, nutrition, and birth outcomes
  • Vector-borne diseases in pregnancy: malaria, dengue, Zika — updated management guidelines
  • Air pollution and child respiratory health — from asthma to neurodevelopment
  • Health system preparedness for MCH in the context of climate-driven disasters and humanitarian crises
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Partnerships, Awards & Closing
Day 1 — Nov 17
16:35 – 17:10
Panel: Public-Private Partnerships and Sustainable Financing for Maternal and Child Health
  • How effective public-private partnerships in MCH are structured — case studies from MENA and globally
  • Innovative financing: results-based financing, social impact bonds, and blended finance for MCH
  • GCC country investments in MCH — national programmes, targets, and private sector collaboration
  • Corporate social responsibility in MCH: genuine partnership vs. brand washing
  • Measuring impact: evaluating MCH programme effectiveness for funders and policymakers
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Poster Presentations
17:40 – 18:05
Awards Ceremony & Closing of Day 1
  • Professional recognition awards for outstanding contributions to maternal and child health
  • Rapporteur summary — key outcomes and recommendations from Day 1
  • Closing remarks from MedGlobal Connect leadership
18:05 – 19:05
Networking & B2B Meetings
19:30 onwards
Pre-Conference Dinner (Subject to Confirmation)
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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

Interested in a partnership? Reach out to discuss how we can collaborate.

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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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