Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Mumbai Branch

Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Mumbai Branch Association of Pediatricians From Mumbai

07/05/2026

On this World Thalassemia Day, IAP Mumbai urges you to screen early and know your carrier status — because awareness is the first step to prevention. 🩸

Life skill education session 🌸 Team IAP Mumbai organised a special session focused on physical and psychological changes...
02/05/2026

Life skill education session

🌸 Team IAP Mumbai organised a special session focused on physical and psychological changes during puberty for children from a BMC school in Govandi in collaboration with the NGO Apnishala on 28th April 2026.

🌸 The session was conducted by Dr. Rajesh Kasla, Dr. Nita Jagad and Dr. Rachna Keshwani. The session foused on children 10 to 13 years of age and used principles of social emotional learning. The importance of validating and regulating the various emotions associated with puberty was emphasised through an interactive game with the children. The faculty also explained to children the physical changes occuring during puberty in detail.

🌸 The program was coordinated by Dr. Rachna Keshwani on behalf of IAP Mumbai.

🌸 We sincerely thank Miss Lekha from Apnishala for her support.

🌸 Team IAP Mumbai 🌸

Newborn First Breath Initiative (NFBI)🌸 IAP Mumbai organised a Basic NRP Sensitisation Session under the NFBI initiative...
02/05/2026

Newborn First Breath Initiative (NFBI)

🌸 IAP Mumbai organised a Basic NRP Sensitisation Session under the NFBI initiative at First Choice Hospital at Kandivali East on 27th April 2026.

🌸 The session was conducted by Dr Rajesh Kasla, Dr Nita Jagad and Dr Chetna Parmar. The importance of mastering neonatal resuscitation skills was emphasised. The faculty covered the initial steps of resuscitation and positive pressure ventilation in detail, along with hands-on training.

🌸 The program was coordinated by Dr Chetna Parmar and Dr Arpita Vakil on behalf of IAP Mumbai

🌸 We sincerely thank Dr Chetna Parmar, Dr Sheetal Jadhav (obstetrician) and staff for their valuable presence and support.

🌸 Team IAP Mumbai 🌸

🧠✨ PEDIA PERPLEXERS – 2nd successful bimonthly Webinar Series ✨🧠🌸The second session of “Interesting & Intriguing Cases” ...
02/05/2026

🧠✨ PEDIA PERPLEXERS
– 2nd successful bimonthly Webinar Series ✨🧠

🌸The second session of “Interesting & Intriguing Cases” – a webinar series – was conducted successfully on 22nd June at 9:00 pm.

🌸Challenging real-life clinical case - presented by Dr Jigar Dave
💬 Interactive brainstorming and vibrant discussions - all delegates
👨‍⚕️ Expert commentary with practical take-home messages - Dr Rajesh Chokhani and Dr Tushar Maniar

✅ History of exposure to cattle

✅ In PUO - also think of rare zoonotic disease as a cause

✅ If bone marrow shows necrosis - leukaemia is an important differential

✅ Rarely repeat marrow is required to finally reach the diagnosis

🌸The link -
https://youtu.be/1nPs27hWLvY

🌸The programme was coordinated by Dr Rajesh Kasla, President IAP Mumbai.

🌸 Team IAP Mumbai 🌸

🌸IAP Mumbai in collaboration with INHS ASVINI organized the Advanced course on Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) in ...
02/05/2026

🌸IAP Mumbai in collaboration with INHS ASVINI organized the Advanced course on Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) in liason with IAP NRP FGM team on 12th April 2026.

🌸36 delegates participated in this program with 6 instructors and 2 observer faculty.

🌸Dr Ashutosh Kumar was the lead instructor and the faculty members comprised of Dr Bal Mukund, Dr Swati Manerkar, Dr Anitha A, Dr Rahul Verma, Dr Sameer Sadawarte. The new updated Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines were taught - Major changes in NSSK, key behavioural skills, advanced NRP workshop manual, advanced NRP Model agenda.

🌸The session was very interactive and highly appreciated by the delegates.

🌸Dr Bal Mukund & Dr Sameer Sadawarte was the course co-ordinator for this session.

🌸Team IAP Mumbai🌸

🌸 IAP Mumbai on occasion in of World Autism Awareness Day organised an on-line session for parents of Kiddie Planet Inte...
02/05/2026

🌸 IAP Mumbai on occasion in of World Autism Awareness Day organised an on-line session for parents of Kiddie Planet International School and Day Care on 17th April 2026.

🌸During the session, doubts of all the parents regarding autism were solved in a systematic way by Dr.Barkha Chawla .Signs of Autism ( early and late) and also Redflag signs were discussed in detail by Dr. Neha Nabar

🌸This session was attended by 25 parents online.

🌸 The programme was coordinated by Dr. Neha Nabar on behalf of IAP Mumbai.

🌸 Team IAP Mumbai 🌸

🌸An Autism Awareness Webinar was conducted to educate and support parents and grandparents in understanding Autism Spect...
02/05/2026

🌸An Autism Awareness Webinar was conducted to educate and support parents and grandparents in understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

🌸The session provided basic understanding of age appropriate milestones. The red flags in early childhood development were emphasised.

🌸Autism screening, early diagnosis and importance of early intervention was discussed. Supportive role of grandparents in caregiving was highlighted. The webinar ended with an interactive QnA .

🌸Age appropriate milestone checklists were provided to attendees.

🌸The webinar was conducted
by Dr.Reepa Agrawal.

🌸Team IAP Mumbai🌸

🌺The Indian Pediatric Endocrinology Conference (IPEC) 2026 was organized in collaboration with IAP Mumbai at the Hotel R...
02/05/2026

🌺The Indian Pediatric Endocrinology Conference (IPEC) 2026 was organized in collaboration with IAP Mumbai at the Hotel Radisson Blu, Mumbai across two immersive days, April 11th and April 12th, 2026.

🌺The conference saw distinguished faculty conduct very interactive, practical and insightful discussions on optimizing pediatric endocrinology issues in day to day practice. There were lectures and panel discussions that delivered case based learning and shared contemporary advances in endocrinology care.

🌺The conference was attended by around 175 delegates with great interactions.

🌺The event was conceptualized, curated and executed by Dr Abhishek Kulkarni, Prof Pediatric Endocrinology and co ordinated by Dr Nehal Shah on behalf of Team IAP Mumbai.

🌺Team IAP Mumbai 🌺

Newborn First Breath Initiative (NFBI)🌸 IAP Mumbai organised basic NRP sensitisation session 2.0 at Karuna hospital Bori...
25/04/2026

Newborn First Breath Initiative (NFBI)

🌸 IAP Mumbai organised basic NRP sensitisation session 2.0 at Karuna hospital Borivali West on 13/04/26 Monday

🌸 The session was conducted by Dr Rajesh Kasla ,Dr Arpita Shah Vakil and Poonam Rami. All the steps for neonatal resuscitation upto bag and mask ventilation were explained in step wise and timely manner. Different case scenarios were discussed for practical and interactive learning. Handouts of instruments and drugs checklist were distributed

🌸 The session was attended by 67 participants which included staff nurses, sister in charge, maushis, wardboys, pediatricians and gynecologists and ambulance staff.

🌸 The session was co-ordinated by Dr Geetanjali Puthran on behalf of Karuna Hospital and Dr Nita Jagad on behalf of IAP Mumbai.

🌸 We thank Sister incharge Ms Jesia, Dr Pratima, Dr Prajakta, (gynecologists), Dr Geetanjali Puthran for their proactive and insightful support.

🌸 Team IAP Mumbai 🌸

Newborn First Breath Initiative (NFBI)🌸 IAP Mumbai organised a Basic NRP Sensitisation Session under the NFBI initiative...
25/04/2026

Newborn First Breath Initiative (NFBI)

🌸 IAP Mumbai organised a Basic NRP Sensitisation Session under the NFBI initiative at Sangita Maternity Home, Andheri on 17th April 2026.

🌸 The session kickstarted with an introduction of the importance of basic neonatal resuscitation by Dr Ami Deokar. Thereafter, Dr Jagruti Sanghvi conducted the session, replete with practical tips to handle the first "golden minute" of life with expert care. The participants were given hands-on experience of positive pressure ventilation with an Ambu bag on the neonatal mannequin. The session was attended by 7 labour room attendants.

🌸 The participants received certificates of participation by IAP Mumbai.

🌸 The program was coordinated by our IAP Mumbai members Dr Ami Deokar and Dr Jagruti Sanghvi on behalf of IAP Mumbai.

🌸 Team IAP Mumbai 🌸

🌺"Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference."🌺IAP Mumbai was extremely happy to suppor...
25/04/2026

🌺"Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference."

🌺IAP Mumbai was extremely happy to support the cause of facilitating the setup of an Occupational Therapy Room at the Central Society for the Education of the Deaf (CSED) The CSED is a primary school which admits hearing impaired children from 30 months onwards and imparts education in English and Marathi medium, to about 70 children.

🌺The school teaches them to listen, learn, and speak with means of hearing aids as against the use of sign language. The device, with the batteries and cords are supplied free of cost to them. The services also include a daily meal and mid evening snack, apart from music, art, and OT, all free of cost.

🌺It was extremely humbling and gratifying to see them smile at the inauguration of the OT room by Team IAP Mumbai members on April 14th, 2026.

🌺Team IAP Mumbai 🌺

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