Pune: Ankura Hospitals, India’s leading network for women and children’s healthcare, in association with the AAYU Foundation, successfully conducted the Pune edition of Preemethon 2025 — a multi-city walkathon dedicated to raising awareness on premature births under the national campaign “Born Too Soon, But in the Safest Hands.”

The Walkathon was held at PWD Ground, Pune with Mr. Atul Shitole ,Former Corporator (PCMC) gracing the event and extending support to the cause. The initiative brought together families, doctors, and community members, highlighting the medical, emotional, and social challenges faced by premature babies while celebrating their resilience.

“Every premature baby is a story of hope, courage, and medical excellence. Through Preemethon, we aimed to unite parents, doctors, and communities to spread awareness that timely neonatal care can make a life-changing difference. Preemethon has been more than a walk — it has been a movement of gratitude and awareness. Every step taken was a reminder that with the right care, even the tiniest lives can make the biggest impact,” said Dr Siddharth Madabhushi, Medical Director, Ankura hospital for women & Children.

Aligned with World Prematurity Day (November 17), the event reinforced the significance of early antenatal care, maternal nutrition, and emotional support for parents of preterm babies.

With advanced Level 3 NICUs, expert neonatologists, and a strong emphasis on family-centered care, Ankura Hospitals continues to support thousands of families across India. The Born Too Soon, But in the Safest Hands campaign, in partnership with AAYU Foundation, further strengthens Ankura’s mission to ensure compassionate and expert care for every mother and child.

Stuti Tiwari
Stuti Tiwari

Stuti Tiwari joined Medical Dialogues in 2025 as a Hindi Content Writing Intern. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi. With a strong interest in health journalism, digital media, and storytelling, Stuti focuses on writing, editing, and curating Hindi health content. She works on producing informative, engaging, and accurate articles to make healthcare news and updates more understandable and relatable for Hindi-speaking audiences.