Srinagar, Jun 21 (KNO): Paras Health Srinagar has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Mother and Baby Care Department, an important addition to the region’s perinatal and neonatal healthcare infrastructure.
At the heart of this integrated facility is a fully operational Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), designed to support critically ill newborns, including preterm and low-birth-weight babies.
According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the new 5-bed NICU is equipped with advanced technologies such as CPAP systems, high-frequency ventilators, transport incubators, and portable CPAP devices. The unit operates round-the-clock under the supervision of experienced neonatologists, trained neonatal nurses, and resident doctors.
Dr Sajaad Ahmad Bhat- Consultant, Paediatrics & Neonatology, Paras Health, Srinagar, said, "This NICU has been built for newborns who require immediate, intensive support right after birth, especially those born early or with medical complications. We have already successfully treated several such babies even before the official launch. The fact that families in the valley no longer need to travel outside for advanced neonatal care, not just saving time but also reducing the financial burden, is a huge step forward. It’s about giving every newborn the best possible start, right here at home."
What sets the unit apart is the seamless integration of maternal and neonatal services, ensuring continuity of care from diagnosis through delivery and recovery. The facility provides high-risk delivery management, painless delivery options, round-the-clock obstetrics care, and immediate pediatric attention post-delivery.
Dr Nazeefa- Consultant ,Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Paras Health, Srinagar said, "We see a growing number of high-risk pregnancies, where timely intervention can save lives. The close collaboration between our obstetrics and neonatal teams means we are prepared for any complication before, during, and after delivery. This continuity of care is what builds trust with patients and ensures safer outcomes for both mother and baby."
Dr Waseem Yousuf- Consultant, Paediatrics, Paras Health, Srinagar, said, “What makes this NICU truly unique is the combination of cutting-edge equipment and a deeply committed team. We follow evidence-based protocols tailored to each newborn’s needs, be it respiratory distress, infections like sepsis, or prematurity. Every child is different, and so is the approach to their care. This unit stands as a testament to how far neonatal care has come in Kashmir, bringing critical expertise and compassion closer to families when they need it most.””
Supporting services include NABH-accredited clinical protocols, in-house diagnostics, a fully equipped laboratory and blood bank, emergency surgical support, and dedicated ambulance services. The unit also offers point-of-care ultrasonography, ROP screening, well-baby clinics, in-house immunizations, and professional lactation counseling—all under one roof.
Guests attending the inauguration toured the facility, interacted with clinical staff, and heard first-hand stories of newborn recoveries, underscoring the impact of the hospital’s early intervention and expert care.
With this launch, Paras Health Srinagar reaffirms its commitment to raising the standard of maternal and neonatal care in Jammu & Kashmir, making advanced, integrated services more accessible to families across the region—(KNO)