Kangaroo Care Network Conference held in Da Nang

SKĐS - Since 2014, the Kangaroo method has been included in national guidelines on essential newborn care as a low-cost, highly effective intervention in improving child survival.

On November 28 and 29, the 3rd Kangaroo Care Network Conference in Asia - Oceania took place in Da Nang . The event was organized by the Medical Association in coordination with the Da Nang Pediatric Association.

The conference brings together leading international and domestic experts to share practical experiences, train human resources, and update the latest research on the Kangaroo Method (KMC).

In his opening speech, Dr. Tran Dang Khoa, Deputy Director of the Department of Mothers and Children ( Ministry of Health ), emphasized the importance of synchronous implementation of KMC in Vietnam. Since 2014, this method has been included in the national guidelines on essential newborn care as a low-cost, highly effective intervention in improving child survival.

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a method of caring for premature babies based on skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding and continuous monitoring, recommended by the World Health Organization.

Thanks to the efforts of the health sector and the support of international organizations, KMC has been widely deployed. In particular, Da Nang Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital is one of the leading units in the country in applying the KMC method; at the same time, it is the main training facility for many provinces, cities and some countries in the region.

Dr. Tran Dang Khoa called for joint action and contributions to building policies with clear goals, specific timelines and appropriate resources to make Kangaroo care a routine standard at all medical facilities providing maternal and child care services.

Ms. Tran Thanh Thuy, Director of the Da Nang Department of Health, affirmed that maternal and child care is always a strategic priority of the city. Over the years, Da Nang has invested in infrastructure, equipment, human resources and implemented many evidence-based interventions, helping child health indicators to be among the best in the country.

In particular, the Kangaroo care model and the Breast Milk Bank have been effectively implemented at the Da Nang Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital, helping the city become a bright spot in newborn care.

Dr. Tran Dang Khoa, Deputy Director of the Department of Mothers and Children (Ministry of Health) and delegates attending the event.

The Director of the City Health Department said that with the participation of leaders and experts from many countries, the conference will make recommendations and support countries in building and perfecting a network for caring for premature babies using the KMC method that is feasible, effective and suitable to local conditions.

Ms. Edel Cribbin, Head of Development Cooperation, Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, affirmed that Ireland always maintains its commitment to supporting the improvement of nutrition, health and welfare for women and children.

Through Alive & Thrive and its regional partners, Ireland is working with Vietnam and other countries to combat malnutrition, promote gender equality, and enhance food security and resilience to climate change.

Within the framework of the conference program, there are 8 in-depth scientific sessions, focusing on the entire chain of premature infant care such as: prenatal counseling, neonatal resuscitation, KMC practice, obstetric-pediatric coordination, pathological care and long-term monitoring.

Research reports, implementation lessons and strategies for sustaining the KMC model at the national and regional levels are also comprehensively shared.

Da Nang's hosting of the 3rd Asia-Oceania Regional Conference on Premature Infant Care by KMC not only affirms the city's pioneering role in the field of neonatal care, but also contributes to spreading good practices and sustainable solutions for the future of children in the region.

Source: https://suckhoedoisong.vn/hoi-nghi-mang-luoi-cham-soc-tre-sinh-non-bang-phuong-phap-kangaroo-dien-ra-tai-da-nang-169251130073703781.htm