Ankura Hospital For Women And Children joined healthcare institutions across the country in celebrating World NRP Day by organising a basic Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) workshop aimed at improving newborn survival and strengthening emergency care during childbirth.
The initiative formed part of a nationwide campaign led by the National Neonatology Forum India (NNF India) to train healthcare professionals in essential newborn resuscitation skills.
Nationwide Campaign Trains Thousands of Healthcare Professionals
The large-scale campaign is being conducted simultaneously across India with the goal of ensuring that every newborn receives timely and effective care immediately after birth.
As part of this coordinated effort, nearly 998 training programmes involving close to 20,000 healthcare professionals are being organised nationwide, making it one of India’s largest neonatal healthcare training initiatives.
As per the press release, the campaign is being led under the guidance of Dr. Lallan Kumar Bharti with a strong focus on reducing preventable newborn deaths through timely intervention and skilled neonatal care.
Workshop Focuses on Life-Saving Newborn Care Skills
At Ankura Hospital, the workshop trained doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers in practical, evidence-based neonatal resuscitation techniques that help newborns breathe effectively at birth.
Dr. Siddharth Madabhushi, Medical Director, and Dr. Anusha Rao, Neonatologist, served as national trainers for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
The training emphasised that the first few minutes after delivery are extremely critical for a newborn’s survival and that timely intervention by trained professionals can often save lives.
Program Includes Simulation-Based Emergency Training
The workshop featured practical demonstrations, hands-on simulation-based learning, and emergency response training sessions for healthcare teams involved in maternal and newborn care.
In addition, organisers highlighted the importance of continuous skill development, preparedness, and teamwork in improving neonatal outcomes and ensuring safer beginnings for newborns.
Experts Stress Importance of Timely Intervention
Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Siddharth Madabhushi said, “The first few minutes after a baby’s birth are among the most crucial moments in medicine. A newborn who struggles to breathe requires immediate and skilled support, and every second matters.”
He further noted that the Neonatal Resuscitation Program equips healthcare professionals with the confidence and practical skills needed to respond effectively during emergencies.
“Many newborn deaths can be prevented with timely and evidence-based care, and these trainings help ensure that even the most vulnerable babies receive immediate support when they need it most,” he added.
Initiative Aims to Strengthen Newborn Care Across India
According to the hospital, initiatives such as World NRP Day play a vital role in spreading awareness about neonatal resuscitation and strengthening newborn care services across both urban and rural regions.
By training more healthcare professionals in life-saving newborn care practices, the programme aims to support healthier beginnings and improve neonatal survival outcomes across India.