The workshop was organized under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Zohra Khanum – Worthy Principal, (SIMS), Lahore And under the leadership of: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rafique – Dean and Head of Pediatrics, SIMS, Lahore

Objectives
The objective was to contribute to reducing Pakistan’s Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) by training junior doctors and nursing staff and to improve neonatal health outcomes through capacity building.

Facilitators
Dr. Bushra Madni Associate Prof ‘
Dr. M. Tauseef Omer – Assistant Professor of Neonatology, Dr. Rehman Sher feoolw neonatology and team

35 Participants were faculty
‘ house physicians, postgraduate residents, and staff nurses

Key Focus
The workshop emphasized critical, evidence-based practices in neonatal care, with a strong focus on:
Sepsis prevention protocols
Delayed cord clamping
Immediate skin-to-skin care
Promotion and support of early breastfeeding
A rigorous, hands-on practical session dedicated to administering Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) within “The Golden Minute.”