IMNCI(NEONATAL)

INTRODUCTION-
The extent of childhood morbidity and mortality caused by
diarrhoea, Ari, Malaria, measles and Malnutrition is
substantial. Most sick children present with sign and
symptoms of more than one of these condition. This overlap
means that a single diagnosis may not be possible or
appropriate, and treatment may be complicated by the
need to combine for several conditions. An integrated
apporach to manage sick children is, therefore, necessary.

DEFINATION-
The IMCI strategy was adapted to IMNCI in India, based on
the recognition that, globally, a limited number of childhood
illnesses, such as pneumonia, diarrhoea, measles, malaria,
and malnutrition, kill 70% of under-five children.
Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness
(IMNCI), adapted from the global Integrated Management of
Childhood Illness to enhance the focus on newborns and on
community health workers, is the central strategy within the
National Reproductive and Child Health Programme to
address high infant mortality.