Experts Emphasize Family Role in Early Child Health Monitoring

Speakers underscored the importance of involving parents, grandparents and other family members in a child's health journey. They highlighted that India has made notable progress in reducing neonatal and under‑five mortality, yet vulnerable newborns still need focused attention. Early identification, risk‑based follow‑up and prompt interventions during the first seven days and the critical three‑year brain development window were cited as essential. Coordination among ASHA workers, ANMs, community health officers, medical officers and Anganwadi staff was portrayed as the backbone of a successful continuum of care.