Pre-conference Focus on Paediatric Wellness, Digital Safety, and Community Empowerment
Navi Mumbai: In the lead-up to the highly anticipated ABC Children`s Conclave 2025, Apollo Children’s Navi Mumbai (AHNM) is rolling out several community-centric initiatives aimed at raising awareness on key issues affecting children`s health. These efforts reinforce the hospital`s commitment to improving child health and well-being through both medical care and community outreach. The ABC Children`s Conclave 2025, organized by Apollo Children’s Navi Mumbai in collaboration with Boston Children`s Hospital (USA), the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) & the Navi Mumbai Association of Paediatrics (NMAP) will be held on May 3rd-4th, 2025, at Aurika Hotel, Mumbai International Airport. This 2-day event will bring together paediatricians, researchers, and healthcare innovators to explore medical advancements, evolving healthcare needs, and strategies for building sustainable healthcare systems that benefit children and families.
As part of the lead-up to this landmark event, Apollo Children’s has already begun several key initiatives across Navi Mumbai. These initiatives aim to address critical health concerns such as mobile phone addiction, junk food consumption, and general wellness.
Key Highlights of Pre-Conference Activities:
- ABCC Social Connect: Paediatricians from the Navi Mumbai Association of Paediatrics (NMAP) will visit study centres across Navi Mumbai to engage with children and parents about the detrimental effects of excessive mobile usage and junk food consumption. These visits will provide an opportunity for doctors to share essential health advice and promote healthier lifestyle choices among children and families. As part of this initiative, educational support will be provided to the study centres, with donations of school bags, notebooks, rechargeable lights, and blackboards, facilitated by Takshshila Prabodhini Samajik Sanstha.
- Bachpan – A Community Event for Parents & Caregivers: This interactive event is designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical knowledge on child development, emotional well-being, and effective parenting strategies. Led by paediatric experts and featuring international faculty from renowned institutions, Bachpan will offer a global perspective on paediatric care and provide insights into raising healthy, well-adjusted children in today`s fast-paced, digital world.
Dr. Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director & Senior Paediatric Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “The ABC Children`s Conclave 2025 is a celebration of paediatric care & innovation, where the latest research, medical advancements, and clinical expertise come together to shape a healthier future for children. By combining research with compassion, we are ensuring that every child receives the best possible care. Apollo Hospitals is proud to be at the forefront of this effort.”
Dr. Vijay Yewale, Senior Consultant & HOD Paediatrics, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, added,”At Apollo Hospitals, our vision is clear: we want to make superspeciality paediatric care accessible to every child. Over the years, the trust families have placed in us has enabled us to achieve significant milestones in the paediatric age group – 25 bone marrow transplants, 17 kidney transplants, 60 liver transplants, over 100 minimally invasive surgeries as well as more than 2000 cardiac interventional procedures. Several unique cases have been managed with successful outcomes – more than 30 neonatal cardiac procedures, care for extreme pre-term babies who have thrived under our expert care. Our stringent infection disease protocols have enabled us to control infections much below the benchmark.
Dr. Mangai Sinha, President NMAP said, “True awareness and lasting change begin at the grassroots level. Through our collaboration with Apollo Hospitals, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of children and parents. The dialogues we are having in these communities are fostering healthier habits and stronger family bonds, showing how impactful community engagement can be in shaping the future.”