article · Frontiers in Pediatrics

Newborn examination practices and congenital anomaly detection in public health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative exploratory study

Merertu Temesgen Alemu
Ermias Mulatu
Alex Habel
Courtney Mollenhauer
Fikre Abate
Hugh Brewster
Sebastian Taylor
Mekonen Eshete

2026Open accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

The findings highlight critical gaps in neonatal examination and documentation practices across the study sites. Developing a national checklist, comprehensive training programs, and mandatory protocols could strengthen early detection and management of congenital anomalies.

Research topics

Global Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Infant Development and Preterm Care

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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2026.1597031

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