Nujiang is characterised by its undulating river that traverses the region. To cross the Nujiang Grand Canyon, over 300 zip lines have been utilised for centuries to make the treacherous crossing. These zip lines, connected to stairs, formed a unique pathway linking the two sides of the valley. Fortunately, bridges have been erected over the last 6 years.
Today, they have been preserved as a way for visitors to experience this traditional mode of transportation.
With your invaluable support, the “Remote and Urgent Action” Pilot Program in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, is making remarkable strides. We are pleased to share our Program Highlights:
In Phase One, we successfully established the Nujiang People’s Hospital as the central NICU hub for the entire prefecture, supported by four county Neonatal Care Unit spokes at hospitals in Fugong, Lushui, Gongshan, and Lanping.
In Phase Two, our focus has shifted to the Neonatal Resuscitation & Emergency Baby Care Program, which is based on the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) curriculum by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association. This initiative aims to standardize and enhance resuscitation skills, providing our teams with essential life-saving techniques for newborns. Additionally, the program trains personnel for emergency ambulance pickups in rural areas.
To ensure sustainability, in August 2024 we trained five Master Trainers in Neonatal Resuscitation through our partnership with the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. Under the expert guidance of Director Zhou Wei and his team from the Guangzhou Medical Association, this new NRP master team conducted two rounds of neonatal resuscitation training in Nujiang.
Training Achievements – On November 9-10th & December 22-23rd, 2024, a total of 108 doctors and nurses participated in two training sessions, exceeding our target by an impressive 260%. This turnout underscores the urgent need for capacity building in neonatal resuscitation, particularly in baby CPR. While we aimed for efficient class sizes to facilitate hands-on training, the sessions could only accommodate 69 active participants at a time. Feedback from pre- and post-training surveys indicates that further training is necessary for participants to master these critical skills.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Capital Group, Italian Women’s Association, and the supporters of our Urgent Appeal campaign. Your generous funding is crucial in equipping grassroots healthcare providers with the emergency skills needed to protect the health and well-being of newborns.
Together, we are not only improving health outcomes—we are transforming lives. Thank you for being part of this vital mission!
