International Neonatal Screening Day
International Newborn Screening Day is observed annually on June 28th.
The International Neonatal Screening Day serves as a reminder of the importance of these screening programs and encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing to enhance their effectiveness. It's a day to celebrate the successes of newborn screening and to work towards ensuring that all newborns have access to these vital tests
The date was chosen to honor Dr. Robert Guthrie, the microbiologist who developed the first newborn screening test for PKU and the blood-spot collection method.
29th june 2026
In observance of International Newborn Screening Day—dedicated to Dr. Robert Guthrie—our foundation visited several hospitals in Jaipur to express our gratitude to the doctors implementing universal newborn screening and saving lives. We had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mangal (Babylon Hospital), Dr. Vaibhav (Mahatma Gandhi Hospital), Dr. Ashok Gupta (Gitanjali Hospital), Dr. Anupam (SDMH), Dr. Deepchand (Rajasthan Hospital), Dr. Rajkumar (EHCC), Dr. Deepak Shivpuri, Dr. Akash Sharma, Dr. Natver (Surya Hospital), Dr. Sharad Sharma (Fortis Hospital), Dr. J.K. Mittal (NeoClinic)and Dr. Manish Mittal (Cocoon Hospital) It was an excellent initiative by our foundation.
Successful Seminar on International Newborn Screening Day
On June 28, 2025, the Merdindia Foundation and IEM Support Trust co-hosted a highly successful seminar at Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi, in celebration of International Newborn Screening Day.
The event saw approximately 75 attendees, including medical professionals, students, and parent and support groups, engage with valuable insights from an excellent panel of key speakers: Dr. J.P. Kapoor, Dr. Seema Kapoor, Dr. Bhavana, Dr. Deepika, and Dr. Aasush.
A special thank you is extended to Sarika Modi Ji, Atul Ji, and Manjeet Ji for their wonderful support in making this event possible.
Jaipur: We organized a CME in association with Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital on June 29, 2016, at Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital.
Ahmedabad: We participated in a Workshop on Perinatology at the Ahmedabad Management Association on June 28, 2015.