One of the mothers recieving gifts at the SNCU, District Hospital Mon.
MON, NOVEMBER 16 (MExN): Newborn Care Week was observed at SNCU (Sick Newborn Care Unit) District Hospital Mon on November 16 under the theme, 'Nurturing newborn lives through community – facility engagement.'
According to a press release, Dr Wungyong DPO (UIP &RCH) explained about the week, which is being observed from November 15-21. He informed that the nurses from the health units and the ASHAs in the villages besides conducting follow-up or routine home visits to newborns will undertake additional follow up visits specially to vulnerable groups such as high risk mothers and newborn with danger signs; tracking of preterm and low birth weight etc.
He also emphasized on the importance of breastfeeding and vaccination to the mothers present at the event. While taking rounds and visiting the newborn care unit & post natal care unit at the DH Mon, the newborns were gifted with presents in commemoration of the day briefing each family about the week and how they play an important role in the transformation needed for every new born to make the best start in their life.
