Kolkata, 25th February 2025: Neotia Bhagirathi Woman & Child Care Centre hosted its inaugural national symposium, NEOPEDICON 2025, under the visionary leadership of Mr. Parthiv Neotia, Executive Director, Ambuja Neotia Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Reflecting Ambuja Neotia Healthcare’s commitment to excellence, NEOPEDICON 2025, brought together leading paediatricians and neonatologists to drive innovation and advancements in neonatal and paediatric care.
The event commenced with a visionary address from Pradeep Lal Mehta, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director of Ambuja Neotia Healthcare, who welcomed the delegates and spoke about the motto, “Caring About Your Care – true testament to what we are – a veritable reflection of the honesty, compassion and emotional support we provide to families”. He emphasized the role of Neotia Bhagirathi hospitals in uniting paediatric and neonatology experts nationwide and continuing to serve and expand its services to Paediatric super specialities in the coming days. Following the opening address, Dr. Apurba Ghosh, Director of the Institute of Child Health, Kolkata delivered the keynote address. He highlighted the significance of academic development and evidence-based medicine in paediatric care.
NEOPEDICON 2025 served as a convergence of eminent healthcare luminaries, bringing together a distinguished cohort of nationally acclaimed medical experts like Dr. Arun Singh, renowned Neonatologist; Dr. Samir Hasan Dalwai, Founder-Director and Consultant at New Horizons Child Development Centre, Mumbai ; Dr. Amit Kumar Satapathy, Additional Professor, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar; Dr. Somenath Gorain, Consultant Paediatrician at Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Child Care Centre, Newtown; Dr. Bikramjit Das, Consultant, Paediatric & Neonatal Critical Care, Neotia Bhagirathi Woman & Child Care Centre, New Town and others.
The conference featured four expert-led sessions focusing on critical areas of paediatric care, including developmental paediatrics, paediatric critical care, paediatric nephrology, and perinatology.
Key Highlights:
- Rising Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Increasing prevalence necessitates greater awareness and early intervention.
- Importance of Early Diagnosis: Identifying symptoms as early as 6 months—such as poor eye contact or delayed babbling—is crucial.
- Rising Mycoplasma Infections: Rising Mycoplasma infections, with growing resistance to azithromycin and macrolides, can cause severe complications like empyema, liver dysfunction, and convulsions, often requiring PICU management.
- Staphylococcus Infections: Present in diverse clinical forms; proper antibiotic selection, source management, and screening for deep vein thrombosis are crucial.
- Multidisciplinary Approach: Effective management of critical infections necessitates team-based care in a specialized PISU setup.
- Training for Peripheral Doctors: A key focus is on training doctors from peripheral regions, equipping them with updated knowledge to enhance paediatric care in their respective areas.
- Comprehensive UTI Management: Treatment goes beyond medication—assessing and correcting bladder and bowel habits is crucial to prevent recurrent infections and potential kidney damage.
Dr. Apurba Ghosh, Director of Institute of Child Health Kolkata said “Evidence-based treatment is the foundation of modern healthcare. Expanding educational programs is crucial to equip professionals with the latest advancements. Neotia Bhagirathi Woman & Child Care Centre, through conference like NEOPEDICON 2025, reinforces its commitment to advancing paediatric sub-specialization. By fostering targeted expertise and continuous education, it aims to build a specialized ecosystem for paediatric and neonatology care.”
Prof. Dr. Arun Singh, renowned Neonatologist said “Maternal and paediatric healthcare must not be treated as separate entities; a holistic, integrated approach is crucial, as both are deeply interconnected. While survival is often the primary focus, I firmly believe that cognitive survival should be the central emphasis.”
Dr. Samir Hasan Dalwai, Founder-Director and Consultant at New Horizons Child Development Centre, Mumbai said “Case-based discussions enhance knowledge dissemination and deepen understanding of complex concepts. Scientific conclaves like NEOPEDICON 2025 play a crucial role in advancing clinical education, where interactive, real-world approaches drive better engagement and professional development.”
Dr. Somenath Gorain, Consultant Paediatrician at Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Child Care Centre, Newtown, said “Having been part of Neotia Bhagirathi Woman & Child Care Centre for years, I’ve witnessed its unwavering dedication to specialized maternal and paediatric care. NEOPEDICON’s inaugural edition united experts to address key areas like nephrology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and perinatology. Such platforms foster knowledge exchange, strengthen referrals, and elevate paediatric healthcare standards.”
Dr. Bikramjit Das, Consultant, Paediatric & Neonatal Critical Care, Neotia Bhagirathi Woman & Child Care Centre New Town, said, “At NEOPEDICON 2025, we showcased complex cases, including a congenital lung malformation managed through a multidisciplinary approach, highlighting our growing expertise. Such platforms foster collaboration and strengthen referral pathways for advanced neonatal and paediatric care. With plans to expand into neonatal cardiac surgery, nephrology, dialysis, transplants, and congenital anomaly corrections, Neotia Bhagirathi New Town is poised to become a centre of excellence.”
Dr. Amit Kumar Satapathy, Additional Professor, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, said, “Paediatric and neonatal hypertension, especially in children with CKD, requires thorough evaluation. ABPM is essential not just for screening but also for assessing treatment efficacy.”
NEOPEDICON 2025 reinforced Ambuja Neotia Healthcare’s commitment to holistic paediatric care by uniting experts across specialties to shape a multidisciplinary model. Four expert-led sessions delivered impactful insights, followed by panel discussions on real-world case studies, enhancing clinical dialogue and collaboration.
