In a landmark nationwide effort to improve newborn survival, the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) India is celebrating NRP Day on May 10th with large-scale, hands-on skill training programs being conducted across India. This initiative represents one of the largest synchronized healthcare training efforts in the country.
This historic initiative is being led under the leadership of Dr. Lallan Kumar Bharti, President, NNF India, with the vision of ensuring that every newborn receives timely and effective resuscitation support at birth.
Newborn mortality remains a major public health challenge in India. A significant proportion of neonatal deaths occur due to inability of the baby to establish breathing at birth. The first few minutes after birth are critical, and timely intervention by trained healthcare providers can prevent these avoidable deaths. Simple, evidence-based skills to help babies breathe at birth can make the difference between life and death.
Recognizing this urgent need, NNF India has conceptualized and executed this massive capacity-building initiative. Across the country, 998 training courses are being conducted, with nearly 20,000 healthcare providers participating. These trainings are reaching not only metropolitan cities but also rural and remote regions, including geographically challenging areas.
In Uttar Pradesh, this initiative is being implemented across multiple centres, contributing significantly to strengthening newborn care services in the state.
Local Training Details:
Venue: Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital
City: Bareilly
Course Coordinator: Dr. Preeti Lata Rai
Number of Participants Trained: 70
These hands-on trainings are being conducted completely free of cost and include healthcare workers from both government and private sectors. This inclusive approach ensures wider reach and uniform strengthening of newborn care practices.
NNF India has played a crucial role in providing complete support for planning, coordination, standardization, and execution of these trainings across all centres, ensuring quality and consistency.
This synchronized nationwide effort is expected to set a record for conducting the highest number of neonatal resuscitation skill trainings in a single day, marking a historic milestone in India’s journey toward improving newborn survival.
Media Contact:
Dr. Preeti Lata Rai
Phone: 8057383699
Email: dr.plar21@gmail.com
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