Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar Celebrates New-born Baby Week and World Premature Day, Highlighting Success Stories of Premature Infants
Bhubaneshwar, 16th November 2024 – Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar marked the celebration of Newborn Baby Week (15th-21st November) and World Premature Day today with a special event that brought together 60 premature babies and their families. These infants, all born prematurely before 30 weeks with birth weights ranging from 500 grams to 1500 grams, were admitted and treated at the hospital’s state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
The event highlighted the critical care and subsequent growth journeys of these premature babies, showcasing how expert treatment and continuous monitoring have helped many of them thrive. Some of the babies, who were initially in critical condition, are now growing well with the help of Manipal Hospital’s experienced NICU team. Parents shared their touching experiences of their babies’ NICU stay, the challenges faced during the critical care period, and the subsequent follow-up care provided after discharge.
Speaking about the hospital’s success in treating premature babies, Dr. Janki Ballav Pradhan, Senior Consultant Pediatrics, said, “At Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, our success rate for premature babies is an impressive 95%. With our high-quality treatment and world-class NICU & PICU facilities, most of these babies survive and thrive like normal infants. Less than 5% of these babies require any neurological support post discharge.”
Dr. Abhilipsa Acharya, Consultant Pediatrics, added, “We offer round-the-clock emergency pediatric care, along with specialized services such as Cardiology, Neurology, and ICU support. This comprehensive care is crucial in ensuring that our premature babies receive the best possible chance for growth and development, which is why our success rate is so high.”
The hospital’s Neonatal & paediatric department is equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including 24X7 Level III NICU Care including HFOV, whole body cooling, Nitric Oxide Therapy, Bedside Neonatal ECHO & USG, the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) unit, Advanced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Endoscopy & ERCP, and 24X7 Paediatric Cardiology
Dr. Saktimaya Mahapatra, Hospital Director of Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, expressed pride in the hospital’s continued commitment to providing world-class care to newborns, saying, “We are committed to ensuring that every newborn, especially premature babies, receives the best care possible. The success stories we’ve seen today are a testament to the skill of our doctors and the support systems we have in place.”
The celebration not only raised awareness about the challenges faced by premature babies but also highlighted the crucial role of specialized care and follow-up in ensuring their healthy development.
