Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 27: As part of National Newborn Week 2024, a training programme was conducted on the topic ‘Antimicrobial Stewardship in newborn care’ by Dr. Kumar Gaurav, MD (Paediatrics) at APWD Conference Hall Diglipur for all Medical Officer, Nursing Officer, CHOs, ANMs and MPWs under the supervision of Dr.  H.M. Siddaraju, CMO, CHC, Diglipur yesterday.

Dr. Kumar Gaurav explained in detail about the rational use of antibiotics in neonates to prevent antimicrobial resistance, effect of antibiotics on neonates, NICE guidelines on sepsis, choice and duration of antibiotics use. He also emphasised on infection prevention and control practice in critical areas like Labour Room, SNCU and NICU. About 50 health care workers attended the training.