The majority of newborn deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa due in part to higher population densities, inequities in access to healthcare, limited resources, and political unrest. A newborn in Africa is 11 times more likely to die than their counterpart in Australia (which has the lowest mortality rates). Thus, improving newborn health is a priority in these countries. Our team includes leaders in the healthcare, scientific, and technologies fields from 5 African countries (Ethiopia, Gabon, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda), which will lead the implementation of the studies and data analysis (see Meet the Team).