National Neonatology Forum Organizes One of India’s Largest Synchronized Neonatal Resuscitation Training Initiatives

 Over 25,000 Healthcare Professionals Trained Across the Country in a Single Day 

New Delhi, May 10, 2026: Marking Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Day, the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) India organized a landmark nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening newborn survival and improving neonatal emergency care across the country. In one of the largest synchronized healthcare training efforts ever conducted in India, multiple large-scale, hands-on neonatal resuscitation training programs were held simultaneously across various states.

As part of this massive capacity-building initiative, more than 25,000 healthcare professionals underwent specialized neonatal resuscitation training in a single day. The initiative was designed to ensure that every newborn receives timely and effective resuscitation support immediately after birth — a critical step toward reducing infant mortality and improving neonatal survival outcomes in India.

The nationwide initiative was led under the guidance of Dr. Lallan Bharti, President, NNF India; Dr. Amit Upadhyay, Secretary, NNF India; Dr. Vikas Goyal, National Coordinator, NRP Day 2026; and Dr. Sharanya Manikraj, National Convener, NRP Day 2026.

In Delhi, the NRP Day initiative was coordinated by Dr. Surendra Bhist, President, AON (Delhi NNF State Branch); Dr. Anup Thakur, Secretary, AON; and Dr. Shekhar Biswas, JT Secretary, AON and State Coordinator – Delhi, NRP Day 2026.

Across the country, a total of 998 training courses were conducted, reaching healthcare providers not only in metropolitan cities but also in rural and geographically challenging regions. In Delhi alone, NRP Day was celebrated across more than 50 centres, where over 1,400 healthcare professionals received specialized neonatal resuscitation training.

Speaking on the importance of the initiative, Dr. Shekhar Biswas, JT Secretary, AON and State Coordinator – Delhi, NRP Day 2026 said, “Newborn mortality continues to remain a major public health challenge in India. A significant proportion of neonatal deaths occur due to the inability of babies to establish breathing at birth. The first few minutes after birth are extremely critical, and timely intervention by trained healthcare providers can prevent many of these avoidable deaths. Simple, evidence-based skills that help babies breathe at birth can make the difference between life and death. Recognizing this urgent need, NNF India conceptualized and executed this large-scale nationwide initiative to strengthen neonatal care capacity across the country.”

In North Delhi, NRP Day training programs were conducted at several prominent healthcare institutions, including Jaipur Golden Hospital, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Max Super Speciality Hospital Shalimar Bagh, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, and Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital.

At Jaipur Golden Hospital, the course was coordinated by Dr. Meenakshi, while the instructors included Dr. Shekhar Biswas, Dr. Prachi Patwal, and Ms. Jamia Jahanara. At Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, the course coordinator was Dr. Vimal Kumar Nag, and the instructors included Dr. Mugdha Anand, Dr. Vikas Dabas, Dr. Vimal Kumar Nag, and Dr. Vijay Kumar Aggarwal.

The hands-on training sessions were conducted completely free of cost and saw participation from healthcare professionals belonging to both government and private healthcare institutions. This inclusive approach ensured wider outreach and uniform strengthening of newborn care practices across the healthcare ecosystem.  

NNF India played a pivotal role in providing end-to-end support for the planning, coordination, standardization, and execution of the training programs across all participating centres, thereby ensuring consistency and quality in skill delivery.

This synchronized nationwide initiative 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 ongoing efforts to improve newborn survival and strengthen neonatal healthcare services.