Enhancing Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC-IR); Brief Background
The iKMC-IR project is a strategy that has reduced infant mortality to 25% nationwide. KMC has been around for a long time, as far back as 1979. The name KMC was coined by Dr. Rey and Dr. Martinez in Bogota, Columbia, where it was developed as an alternative to inadequate and insufficient incubator care for those preterm newborn infants who had overcome initial problems and required only to feed and grow.
For decades, coverage was not what you would expect, it was not reaching those who were in need. Hence, the iKMC-IR project was initiated to ensure that the benefits of KMC are extended to all newborns in need.
The primary goal of the iKMC-IR project is to increase the number of infants who receive immediate KMC, while ensuring that they receive necessary medical care in the special newborn care unit (SNCU/NICU). This project has been implemented in 34 countries, with a total of 13,000 infants receiving immediate KMC.
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Infographic: Impact of Immediate KMC
This infographic highlights the benefits of immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), which has been proven to significantly reduce neonatal mortality and improve health outcomes through prompt KMC interventions.
Success Story
"Thanks to the immediate kangaroo mother care provided by our local hospital, my baby received the necessary care needed to survive and thrive. I am forever grateful for the compassion and expertise of the healthcare team."
"After a challenging birth, I was overwhelmed with fear for my newborn's life. However, thanks to the immediate kangaroo mother care intervention, I witnessed a rapid transformation in my baby's health. Within hours, my child began to stabilize, and the nurturing care provided by the dedicated medical team gave us hope. iKMC not only saved my baby's life but also restored our faith in compassionate healthcare."
