Breaking the cycle: Evidence-based insights from 500 SNCU admissions in rural India
India's Special Newborn Care Units are critical for reducing preventable neonatal deaths. Systematic evaluation of admission patterns provides evidence for targeted healthcare improvements. Birth asphyxia dominates rural neonatal morbidity. Focused investments in intrapartum monitoring, resuscitation training, and rapid referral systems are essential for reducing preventable deaths.
Authors
- Rafey Abdul Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1724-8542)
- Nishant Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5324-922X)
- Ramesh Chand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5231-224X)
- Muniba Alim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9136-232X)
- Neha Saroj
Institutions
- Adesh University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Doctor
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755261424312
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00