NSSK is a programme aimed to train health personnel in basic newborn care and resuscitation, has been launched to address care at birth issues i.e. Prevention of Hypothermia, Prevention of Infection, Early initiation of Breast feeding and Basic Newborn Resuscitation.
Newborn care and resuscitation are important starting-point for any neonatal program and is required to ensure the best possible start in life.
Objectiveis to have a trained health personal in basic newborn care and resuscitation at every delivery point. The training is for 2 days and is expected to reduce neonatal mortality significantly in the country.
Reference –
http://www.nhm.gov.in/nrhm-components/rmnch-a/child-health-immunization/child-health/schemes.html
http://www.nihfw.org/pdf/NCHRC-Publications/NavjaatShishuTrgMan.pdf