Ludhiana, May 11
Department of Pediatrics, DMC&H marked National Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Day with a large-scale hands-on training workshop on neonatal resuscitation for nearly 90 staff nurses on 10th May 2026. The program aimed at strengthening life-saving skills for newborn care and prevention of birth asphyxia.
The event was organized by Dr Kamal Arora, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, on behalf of the National Neonatology Forum of India and Punjab NNF Chapter. The nationwide initiative was conducted under the guidance of Dr Lalan Kumar Bharti, President, NNF India, and Dr Amit Upadhyay, Secretary, NNF India.
Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society, congratulated the Department of Pediatrics for organizing such an important academic and skill-development initiative. He appreciated the dedicated efforts of the faculty and nursing staff in enhancing neonatal emergency care services and stated that regular training programs like these play a vital role in ensuring safer deliveries and better survival outcomes for newborns.
Dr GS Wander, Principal, DMC&H, appreciated the Department of Pediatrics for taking proactive steps toward strengthening neonatal healthcare through practical and skill-based training programs. He stated that empowering healthcare professionals with updated knowledge and resuscitation expertise is essential for improving neonatal survival rates and ensuring quality newborn care.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Puneet Pooni, Professor & Head, Department of Pediatrics, highlighted that regular neonatal resuscitation training significantly contributes to reducing neonatal mortality associated with birth asphyxia and improving overall newborn care outcomes. She further shared that the Neonatal Unit at DMC&H is a state-of-the-art, Level III accredited neonatal care unit dedicated to providing advanced newborn care services across the region.
Dr Deepak Bhat, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, encouraged all nursing staff to continue working diligently toward the prevention of birth asphyxia and emphasized the critical importance of timely resuscitation in saving newborn lives.
Dr Gurdeep Dhooria, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, stressed that skilled neonatal resuscitation during the “golden minute” immediately after birth can significantly reduce newborn complications and mortality.
The training sessions were conducted by an expert team comprising Dr Karambir Gill, Dr Sumati Verma, Dr Anu Tiwana, Dr Amneet Kaur, Dr Akshay Banga, Dr Ravi, and Anit Joseph. The participating nursing staff displayed tremendous enthusiasm during practical demonstrations and simulation-based learning sessions, gaining valuable life-saving skills essential for newborn resuscitation and emergency neonatal care.
