Siliguri, 15th November: Marking World Prematurity Day, Pampearl Hospital organised an awareness walkathon in Siliguri on Sunday to highlight the health and well-being of premature newborns.
The initiative aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of proper healthcare, medical attention and special care for infants born prematurely.
Siliguri Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza attended the event as the chief guest and flagged off the walkathon. Doctors, consultants, healthcare professionals and staff members from various departments of the hospital participated in the programme.
The walkathon commenced from Pampearl Hospital, passed through several streets of the city and concluded at Thana More.
Through this initiative, the organisers sought to spread awareness about premature births, the medical challenges faced by premature infants and the importance of timely treatment and appropriate care to ensure their healthy development.
