European foundation for the care of newborn infants (EFCNI)

The European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) is a network for those involved in the care of preterm or sick newborn infants as well as a forum for scientists. It was set up to bring about long-term improvements in the care of such infants.

And give the largest group of child patients in Europe the attention and support it deserves.

The European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) was set up in January 2008. It is the first time that people from diverse disciplines, who are all involved in the care of newborn infants and particularly preterm infants, have come together at European level.

EFCNI encourages all those involved or interested in this issue to interact and exchange ideas. It promotes mutual understanding and serves as a platform for the initiation, coordination and integration of all local and national activities involving the care of newborn infants, prevention of preterm delivery, long-term care of preterm infants and support for parents and relatives. EFCNI is particularly keen to establish a link between parents and doctors/scientists.  

EFCNI was started by parent groups, scientists and the founders.