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Seminar on premature deliveries in India at IMA Chandigarh on Sept 22
Premature delivery in India is 20% higher than the world average: Study
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 21, 2024: According to a study published in The Lancet Research Journal, the number of premature deliveries in India is 20% higherthan the global average.
To raise awareness about this serious issue, a seminar will be held on Sunday, September 22 at the Indian Medical Association, Sector 35, Chandigarh. The event will begin at 11:30 am with fun games and activities for premature babies and parents.
The awareness session will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by an interactive session with doctors at 1:30 pm.
The chief guest of the event will be Pawan Bansal, President, IMA Chandigarh. It is being organized by Dr Neeraj Kumar, former President, IMA and Director, Motherhood Chandigarh.
It will be attended by mothers of premature babies, paramedical staff, doctors and nurses. Doctors will talk about successful case studies of fighting against adverse circumstances and will also motivate them to spread awareness about premature birth screening.