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Neonatal conditions (NCs) are the main cause of these losses. Therefore, NC research is critical to improve the ability to prevent, predict, detect, treat, and manage neonatal problems. However, this research must be properly funded to arrive at outcomes of interest. Regarding the funding of NC research, no study has addressed this issue. In this regard, a bibliometric analysis of the funding information reported in publications can assist scientists in seeking funds for ongoing or new NC research and those involved in developing and implementing strategies to improve NC funding. Using a bibliometric analysis, this study identified the African and non-African funders mentioned in articles on NC research in Africa published between 1990 and 2019. A set of indicators gives an initial picture of funding activities. The results show that the involvement of African and non-African funders in NC research has increased; NC research is highly dependent on foreign funders, especially from the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK); and the funding comes from few funders. 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