This resolution designates November 17, 2025, as World Prematurity Awareness Day in San Francisco and encourages collaboration among agencies to address disparities in birth outcomes. It aims to raise awareness about premature births and promote efforts to improve maternal and infant health.
Resolution declaring November 17, 2025, as World Prematurity Awareness Day in the City and County of San Francisco; and urging interagency efforts to close gaps in birth disparities.
How it got here
The resolution declaring November 17, 2025, as World Prematurity Awareness Day originated from concerns about high preterm birth rates and disparities in birth outcomes in San Francisco.
This act was passed to reduce implicit bias and improve care for pregnant individuals, including those experiencing preterm births.
San Francisco spent less than 46% of its allocated budget for this initiative from 2021-2024, highlighting the need for better funding and support.
Supervisor Myrna Melgar, along with Supervisors Walton, Sauter, Fielder, Sherrill, and Chen, introduced the resolution to declare November 17, 2025, as World Prematurity Awareness Day.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, urging interagency efforts to address birth disparities.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without his approval due to the time limit set by the charter.
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