Impressed by the charitable work of Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre, a team from The Johnson & Johnson Institute recently held a training session for the surgeons and staff of the hospital. The Johnson & Johnson Institute is the training wing of Johnson & Johnson, a multinational corporation in the field of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer goods.

A newborn, just five days old, was rushed to Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with severe jaundice, posing a threat of permanent neurological damage due to excessive bilirubin. Diagnosis uncovered an additional genetic disorder causing rapid red blood cell breakdown.

Your compassionate attention and care saved my life. There are not enough words for me to express my appreciation!”, says 12-year-old Khushi Pawar.

Just 3 days after birth, little Jiyan developed convulsions and an MRI showed damage to the brain, leading to cerebral visual impairment and global developmental delay. In fact, he couldn’t even recognise his parents.