On October 25, 2024, KHPT’s Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) team members, Ms. Prathibha, Dr. Ayeesha, and Dr. Neha took part in the National Consultative Workshop on “Difficulties Encountered for the Implementation of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in India” held at St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru. Organized by the Kangaroo Mother Care Foundation, India, in collaboration with the National Neonatology Forum, Karnataka Chapter, the workshop aimed to identify and address challenges in KMC implementation.

Our team joined group discussions on facility-based and home-based KMC, sharing practical insights from our experiences in both rural and urban environments, contributing to a broader understanding of KMC implementation challenges. This workshop brought together representatives from civil society, academic institutions, researchers, and government agencies, all working toward understanding and overcoming obstacles to KMC delivery. Discussions highlighted the specific challenges within facility and community settings, strategies to scale KMC, and the important role of academic institutions in enhancing quality standards.