‘The Extra Mile Foundation’, started by Dr. Nitasha Bagga, a pediatrician and neonatologist specialising in newborn care, is dedicated to supporting underprivileged premature and sick newborn babies. The foundation raises funds to cover the high costs of treatment in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) for families who cannot afford it.
On the occasion of Independence Day, Akan Hyderabadorganised a unique fundraising event, ‘Akan Aahvaanam’, at Akan Hyderabad. The event offered attendees a chance to experience a traditional meal, thoughtfully curated by skilled chefs, while being serenaded by a classical live performance from sitarist Swayam Siddha. The evening was not only a celebration of India's freedom but also a noble effort to give a new lease on life to the most vulnerable.
Excerpt from the interview: Dr Nitasha, as a pediatrician and neonatologist, what inspired you to start the Extra Mile Foundation? As a newborn specialist working at Rainbow Children's Hospital, I saw firsthand the availability of treatment and resources, but the problem was the lack of sufficient funds for underprivileged families to access this care. That’s why I started this foundation—to help these premature and sick newborn babies from underprivileged families. Could you explain the primary focus of the foundation? The foundation primarily focuses on providing financial assistance for the treatment of newborns and sick premature babies.
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