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COINN Zambia, 2025
"Neonatal nurses, the cornerstone for critical newborn care, everywhere."
14th-15th of August
Join us on August 14th and 15th, 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka for COINN Lusaka 2025! In collaboration with the Neonatal Nurses Association of Zambia and Newborn Support Zambia, this event will bring together global experts to advance neonatal care and share best practices. This year, we are also celebrating 20 years of COINN’s dedication to neonatal nursing worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of neonatal nursing!
Programme coming soon...
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Welcome
COINN Zambia, 2025
On behalf of the Council of International Neonatal Nurses, the Neonatal Nurses Association of Zambia and Newborn Support Zambia, we welcome colleagues locally, nationally and internationally to attend our 3rd COINN Africa conference in the beautiful city of Lusaka, Zambia. The dates for the conference, the 14th and 15th August are especially significant, with August 15th being International Neonatal Nurses’ Day.
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The Venue
Mulungushi International Conference Centre
Our conference will be held in the internationally recognized Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Great East Road, Lusaka, Zambia. https://www.micc.co.zm/. In 2022, a new wing of the conference centre was completed, the Kenneth Kaunda Wing which has expanded the conference centre and allows the MICC to provide a world class service. It is here, that we will host our conference.
Key Note Speakers
COINN Zambia, 2025
Dr. Queen Dube
Newborn Health Program Lead, WHO HQ, Switzerland
Dr. Queen Dube is a consultant paediatrician and clinical epidemiologist. She currently serves as the Newborn Health Program Lead at WHO Headquarters in Switzerland.
Samantha Munang'andu
University of Zambia, Neonatal Nurses Association of Zambia
Samantha is a neonatal nurse and chair of the Neonatal Nurses Association of Zambia.
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Dr. Kunda Mutesu-Kapembwa
University of Zambia, Newborn Support Zambia
Dr. Kunda Mutesu-Kapembwa is a Paediatrician and Neonatologist working in Zambia.
Dr. Alex Stevenson
President of the African Neonatal Association, African Neonatology Association-ANA
Alex Stevenson is a Zimbabwean neonatologist, based in Harare Zimbabwe. He trained in Cape Town and Zimbabwe.
Professor Carole Kenner
COINN - Founder &
Chief Executive Officer
Carole has over 35 years’ neonatal/perinatal/pediatric experience. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and Indiana University (USA) with the degrees in neonatal/perinatal nursing and nursing education.
Clinical Professor
Karen Walker
COINN President
Clinical Professor Karen Walker is a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Consultant at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney and a Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney.
Dr. Leah Greenspan
Senior Newborn Advisor and Neonatologists at USAID Global Health.
Dr. Leah Greenspan is a board certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist. She has worked clinically in the Washington DC area for almost 20 years.
Become a Sponsor of COINN 2025
Join us in making the COINN 2025 Conference in Zambia a success by becoming a sponsor! This is a unique opportunity to showcase your organization to a global audience of neonatal nurses and healthcare professionals, while directly contributing to advancing neonatal care worldwide.
With the theme, “Neonatal nurses, the cornerstone for critical newborn care, everywhere,” COINN 2025 aims to bring together experts and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge, promote innovation, and strengthen global healthcare networks.
If you would like to discuss sponsorship for the conference, please refer to our sponsorship prospectus bellow and contact us via email: ceo@coinnurses.org
About Zambia
Zambia is an extraordinary destination brimming with natural beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality. Nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, Zambia is home to one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders—Victoria Falls. Known locally as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” or “The Smoke That Thunders,” this awe-inspiring waterfall is a must-see and one of the largest in the world. Beyond the falls, Zambia offers incredible wildlife, vast national parks, and a unique opportunity to experience the African wilderness in its purest form. From safari adventures to tranquil riverside retreats, Zambia promises an unforgettable journey of discovery. The COINN 2025 conference in Zambia presents not only a chance to engage in vital discussions on neonatal care but also to explore a country rich in beauty and culture. We look forward to welcoming you to Zambia, where adventure and inspiration await!
Celebrating 20 Years of COINN!
Join us at the COINN Zambia 2025 Conference as we mark a momentous milestone – 20 years of the Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN)!
For two decades, COINN has been at the forefront of advancing neonatal care across the globe, bringing together dedicated professionals, sharing life-saving knowledge, and advocating for the well-being of newborns and their families. This year, we celebrate the incredible achievements of the past 20 years, while looking ahead to the future of neonatal nursing.
Be a part of this special celebration! Together, we’ll reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future of neonatal care.
Registration
Early Bird – before April 1st
Zambian Neonatal Nurses: $10 USD
Newborn Support Zambia: $20 USD
African national neonatal nursing organisations: $25 USD
African COINN members: $25 USD
African participants (non COINN-members): $50 USD
Delegates outside African continent: $250 USD
*includes 2 day conference registration, meals and non-alcoholic drinks
COINN encourages neonatal nurses to join their national (in-country) organisation. If there is no national organisation you may join COINN and receive a discounted rate to attend the conference.
Any delegate who wishes to support registration for colleagues to attend may donate when they register themselves.
After April 1st
Zambian Neonatal Nurses: $15 USD
Newborn Support Zambia: $35 USD
African national neonatal nursing organisations: $30 USD
African COINN members: $30 USD
African participants (non COINN-members): $75 USD
Delegates outside African continent: $300 USD
*includes 2 day conference registration, meals and non-alcoholic drinks
COINN encourages neonatal nurses to join their national (in-country) organisation. If there is no national organisation you may join COINN and receive a discounted rate to attend the conference.
Any delegate who wishes to support registration for colleagues to attend may donate when they register themselves.