Rainbow Hospital in Visakhapatnam marks World Prematurity Day

VISAKHAPATNAM Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Visakhapatnam, brought together 30 children born prematurely at the hospital along with their parents to mark World Prematurity Day 2026. The gathering provided an opportunity for families to share their experiences. Head of Neonatology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Visakhapatnam, K.

Seshagiri Ch. said that advances in neonatal care have made it possible to care for extremely premature babies also, who require highly specialised medical support. However, our responsibility goes beyond ensuring their survival.

“We must also focus on their growth and development. This requires a coordinated approach involving neonatologists, nursing teams, developmental specialists and parents,” he said.