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Dr. Neelam Mohan Dr. Neelam Mohan is a pioneer in the field of pediatric hepatology and liver transplantation. Global voice for child health.

Dr. Neelam Mohan is a globally recognized pediatric gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and liver transplant specialist with over 35 years of exceptional service. As Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Medanta – The Medicity, she has impacted over 20,000 children across India and the world. She is a President of CAPGHAN (Commonwealth Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition) and the CHILD Society, and serves as an advisor to PM-JAY and the National Board of Examinations for Pediatrics. With 500+ liver transplants, she leads one of the most successful pediatric transplant programs in Asia. Dr. Mohan has authored over 300 publications (including 115 international papers and 50+ book chapters) and has been featured in 400+ media interviews for her thought leadership in child health. Her contributions have earned her 30+ prestigious awards, including the B.C. Roy National Award, India’s highest medical honor. What truly sets Dr. Neelam apart is her unique blend of clinical dedication, academic brilliance, policy advocacy, and a deep sense of social responsibility. She is a tireless advocate for children, a pioneering researcher, and a trusted public voice in pediatric healthcare—both nationally and globally.

02/10/2026

Is your child’s favourite snack actually a healthy choice? 👀

From nuts and seeds to biscuits and chips, we’re scoring some of the most common snacks out of 10 based on their protein, fibre, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and how processed they are.

Because choosing the right snack isn’t about saying “no” to everything it’s about knowing what to offer, how often, and in what portion.

Watch till the end to see which snacks scored 10/10… and which ones scored just 1/10!

Which snack does your child love the most? Tell us in the comments. 👇


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Honoured to be a part of an important dialogue shaping the future of child development in India. ✨It was a privilege to ...
28/09/2026

Honoured to be a part of an important dialogue shaping the future of child development in India. ✨

It was a privilege to participate in the Roundtable on “Reimagining ICDS for the Future,” organised by NITI Aayog and held on 3 September 2026.

The discussion brought together diverse perspectives on strengthening the systems that support early childhood care, nutrition, health, development and well-being.

ICDS has played a critical role in India’s child development landscape and continues to evolve with changing needs. The discussion highlighted the importance of making services more responsive, age- and culture-appropriate, accessible and future-ready for children and families.

Key areas included strengthening nutrition and health outcomes, promoting early childhood care and education, empowering frontline workers, improving inter-sectoral convergence, leveraging technology, and ensuring quality and accessibility of services.

A future-ready ICDS must remain child-centred, inclusive and responsive, while embracing new evidence, innovation and the realities of communities.

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive. Achieving this requires strong implementation, evidence-based decision-making, effective partnerships and continuous innovation.

I deeply appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful discussion and exchange ideas with experts and stakeholders committed to improving the lives of children and families across India.

Investing in early childhood is investing in the future of our nation.

My sincere appreciation to NITI Aayog for creating a platform for meaningful exchange and collaborative thinking.

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Strengthening Emergency, Trauma & Acute Care Systems — A National Call to ActionI was honored to be part of the National...
28/09/2026

Strengthening Emergency, Trauma & Acute Care Systems — A National Call to Action

I was honored to be part of the National Stakeholder Meeting on the Implementation of the Decade Action Plan (2026–2035) on “Strengthening Emergency, Trauma and Acute Care Systems,” held in Varanasi on 11–12 September 2026, with GOI, AIIMS, ICMR and WHO.

The meeting brought together clinicians, policymakers, public health experts, administrators, researchers, finance specialists and global partners around three fundamental questions: Who must act? Where is the system breaking? And what must we do collectively?

The strategic perspectives shared by Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Dr. V. K. Paul, Prof. Lee Wallis, Shri Madhukar Kumar Bhagat, Dr. Sagar Galwankar and Mr. Tore Laerdal highlighted the importance of coordinated action, innovation, capacity building, technology and strong health-system preparedness.

Over two days, the focus remained on moving from discussion to action through structured group work, deliberations, dashboards, defined priorities and an implementation roadmap. The stakeholders worked across key domains including Governance & Financing; Workforce & Capacity; Integrated Care; Quality & Resilience; and Data, Digital & Technology.

As a pediatric voice, I felt it was important to ensure that children are not missed in this continuum—from pediatric preparedness in pre-hospital care and appropriate equipment and trained personnel in ambulances to effective referral pathways and pediatric emergency services within hospitals.

Our collective responsibility is to transform evidence and expertise into emergency care systems that are accessible, affordable, accountable and equitable.

It was inspiring to see diverse stakeholders come together with clarity and commitment towards building a stronger, more responsive and resilient emergency care system for India.
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Advancing Knowledge. Strengthening Partnerships. Transforming Child Health. It was a privilege and an honour to be the C...
23/09/2026

Advancing Knowledge. Strengthening Partnerships. Transforming Child Health.

It was a privilege and an honour to be the Chief Guest at INFECTOPULSE 2026, held on 13 September 2026 at Max Hospital, Dwarka. The programme provided an inspiring platform for meaningful scientific exchange, contemporary learning and strengthening evidence-based approaches in paediatric infectious diseases—with a shared vision of delivering safer, smarter and more effective care for every child.

My sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Richa Parashar, Chairperson & President; Dr. Uttam Pal, Conference Co-Chairperson & Treasurer; Dr. Radhika Sachdeva, Conference Co-Chairperson & President Elect; Dr. Puneet Kumar, Scientific Chairperson & Editor; Dr. Pankaj Goel, Organising Secretary & Scientific Co-Chairperson; Dr. Sunil Bhasin, Director & Unit Head, Max Hospital, Dwarka; and Dr. Smita Mishra, Immediate Past President, for their visionary leadership and dedicated efforts.

Congratulations to the entire organising and scientific team for creating a vibrant forum that brings together expertise, collaboration and innovation, reinforcing our collective commitment to advancing paediatric care and improving health outcomes for children.

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Back to Basics 5.0 – Genes to Teens: Building Stronger Foundations for a Healthier Generation It was a privilege and hon...
23/09/2026

Back to Basics 5.0 – Genes to Teens: Building Stronger Foundations for a Healthier Generation

It was a privilege and honour to be invited as the Chief Guest at Back to Basics 5.0 – Genes to Teens, organised by IAP East Delhi & Caring for Children – Caring for Families, on 13 September 2026.

The theme beautifully reflects the journey of paediatrics from the earliest stages of life to adolescence, every phase is an opportunity to build lifelong health, resilience and well-being.

While medicine continues to evolve, the fundamentals of growth, nutrition, development, preventive care, immunisation and early identification remain the foundation of healthy childhood.

My heartfelt gratitude to Organising Chairperson Dr. Punit Kumar Sharma, Organising Secretary Dr. Lalit Kumar Gulati, and the entire organising and scientific team for creating this meaningful academic platform.

When we strengthen the foundations of childhood, we shape healthier adolescents, healthier adults and a healthier society.

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It was a privilege and honour to be invited as a Moderator at PedChestCON 2026 – The Annual Conference of the Pediatrics...
23/09/2026

It was a privilege and honour to be invited as a Moderator at PedChestCON 2026 – The Annual Conference of the Pediatrics Respiratory Society–Delhi, held on 6th September 2026 at MAMC Auditorium, New Delhi, under the inspiring theme “Innovation, Intervention and Impact in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine – Exploring New Frontiers in Child Lung Health.”

I am deeply grateful to the organising team for this opportunity to be part of such an academically enriching platform. My sincere thanks to Dr. Krishan Chugh, Organizing Chairperson; Dr. Neetu Talwar, Organizing Secretary; and Dr. Sheetal Agarwal, Co-Organizing Secretary, for their kind invitation, vision, and efforts in bringing together experts and clinicians to advance pediatric respiratory medicine.

As pediatric medicine moves increasingly toward personalized, preventive, and mechanism-based interventions, understanding the gut–lung connection may become an important part of the future of respiratory medicine.

It was a purpose and honored to speak out “Microbiome Medicine: Can We Treat Lung Disease Through the Gut?”
One of the most fascinating and rapidly evolving areas of contemporary medicine—the gut–lung axis and its potential implications for childhood respiratory health. As science continues to uncover the complex relationship between the intestinal microbiome, systemic immunity, inflammation, and pulmonary health, we are beginning to appreciate that diseases of the lung may not always be understood in isolation.


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Nourishing Every Child. Empowering Every Family. Shaping a Healthier Maharashtra.Honored to deliver the Keynote Address ...
18/09/2026

Nourishing Every Child. Empowering Every Family. Shaping a Healthier Maharashtra.

Honored to deliver the Keynote Address at the “Nutrition Stakeholder Consultation: Towards a Healthier Maharashtra,” held on 8 September 2026 in Mumbai, and deeply grateful to Global Health Strategy for convening this important platform that brought together diverse stakeholders like IAP, FOGSI, Government Authority, Nutrition Experts and NGOs, with a shared commitment to improving child nutrition and lifelong health.

Nutrition is much more than weight and height—it is the foundation of a child’s immunity, physical growth, brain development, learning ability and overall potential. The first 1,000 days, from conception to the child’s second birthday, represent a once-in-a-lifetime window of opportunity to shape healthier futures. Ensuring early initiation and continued breastfeeding, timely and appropriate complementary feeding, dietary diversity and essential micronutrients must remain at the heart of our efforts.

While Maharashtra has made encouraging progress in reducing stunting and wasting, we must simultaneously confront the emerging challenges of overweight, obesity and childhood non-communicable diseases. Undernutrition and overnutrition can coexist within the same communities. Every child deserves access to the right nutrition—not just enough food, but nourishing, diverse and affordable food that supports both body and brain.

If we nourish a child today, we are not simply preventing malnutrition—we are investing in a healthier brain, a stronger body, a brighter future and a healthier generation.

Let us move from awareness to action, from programmes to partnerships, and from surviving childhood to enabling every child to truly thrive.


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Start Good Nutrition builds more than a bodyAs a paediatrician, I see it every day: the nutrition a child gets in the ea...
18/09/2026

Start Good Nutrition builds more than a body

As a paediatrician, I see it every day: the nutrition a child gets in the earliest years shapes the health I’ll be tracking for the rest of their life. In the first 1,000 days, the right mix of macronutrients and micronutrients builds the immune defences that keep infections at bay, powers the brain development behind your child’s learning and memory, and drives the steady height and weight gain we plot at every check-up.

This window doesn’t reopen what’s built now largely stays for good. Feed your child well in these early years, and you’re giving them a healthier, sharper, stronger start that lasts a lifetime.

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Two Decades of Transformation. One Vision for the Future.Honoured to be invited as Chief Guest and Faculty at West Zone ...
12/09/2026

Two Decades of Transformation. One Vision for the Future.

Honoured to be invited as Chief Guest and Faculty at West Zone Pedicon & GujNeocon 2026, Ahmedabad, where I delivered the Guest Lecture, “Journey of Pediatric Hepatology in India: Two Decades & Its Future.”

The session was a deeply personal journey, reflecting on the challenges, milestones and defining moments of my journey in establishing Pediatric Liver Transplantation in India and shaping Pediatric Hepatology as a specialised field.

One of my most cherished milestones was receiving the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award from the President of India for contributing to the development of a new branch of medicine.

The most emotional moment was when more than 300 pediatricians rose for a standing ovation. Their appreciation and warmth made the occasion truly unforgettable. My heartfelt gratitude to the entire pediatric fraternity.

From under-recognised childhood liver diseases to advanced diagnostics, transplantation and multidisciplinary care, Pediatric Hepatology in India has come a remarkable distance.

The next chapter is even more exciting. Earlier recognition, precision medicine, stronger referral networks and innovation will help ensure every child receives the right care at the right time.

We celebrate how far we have come, and remain inspired by how far we can go.

My heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Sandip K Trivedi, Dr. Divyang R Patel and the entire organising team for creating such a memorable experience.

The journey has been extraordinary. The future holds even greater possibilities. And the children we serve remain at the heart of it all.

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Honoured to be part of the Joint Conference on Health-Centred Air Quality Management and Governance, held on 18th August...
10/09/2026

Honoured to be part of the Joint Conference on Health-Centred Air Quality Management and Governance, held on 18th August 2026 in New Delhi and organised by the Lung Care Foundation, with an urgent call to place children at the heart of India’s air-pollution response.

The scale of the challenge is deeply concerning. Around 93% of children under 15 globally—nearly 1.8 billion children
breathe air that puts their health and development at risk. Children are particularly vulnerable because their lungs and brains are still developing, they breathe faster than adults, and their exposure can have consequences that extend well beyond childhood.

I was privileged to share the panel with Dr. Shobna Gupta (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), Dr. Anilkumar J. Nayak (National President, Indian Medical Association), Dr. Surya Kant (Professor & Head, Respiratory Medicine, King George’s Medical University), and Mr. Pankaj Sahni (CEO & Director, Medanta – Global Health Limited). The session was moderated by Dr. Sundeep Salvi.

My contribution focused on the need for child-specific clinical guidance and on the often overlooked, less visible effects of air pollution—including impacts on respiratory health, lung development and the broader health and developmental trajectory of children. UNICEF emphasises that children living in polluted environments may experience reduced lung capacity and increased vulnerability to respiratory disease.

With India’s vast network of pediatricians, we have a unique opportunity to take the message from policy rooms to clinics, schools and communities—turning awareness into early identification, effective communication and timely action.
Clean air is not a luxury. For every child, it is a fundamental requirement for healthy lungs, healthy development and a healthy future. 🌱

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