Over 3,500 run for premature babies at Hyderabad’s Premiethon 2026; Jayesh Ranjan inaugurates run

Organised to mark World Prematurity Day, the event brought together participants from different walks of life in a collective effort to support premature newborns and highlight the challenges faced by their families.

Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana, and Dr. M. Ramesh, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, joined the run, lending their support to the cause of improving neonatal healthcare and promoting public awareness.

The fifth edition of Premiethon witnessed enthusiastic participation, reflecting growing public engagement with maternal and newborn health issues. The event sought to draw attention to the need for early medical intervention, specialised neonatal care and continued support for families dealing with premature births.

Premature birth remains a significant public health concern, with babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy facing increased risks of respiratory difficulties, infections, developmental complications and other medical challenges.

Healthcare experts emphasise that timely access to specialised neonatal intensive care, appropriate medical interventions and regular follow-up can substantially improve outcomes for premature infants.

The participation of senior government and police officials added prominence to the initiative, highlighting the importance of collaboration between healthcare institutions, public authorities and communities in addressing neonatal health challenges.

With more than 3,500 participants joining the fifth edition, Premiethon 2026 reinforced its message that every premature baby deserves access to appropriate medical care and an opportunity for a healthy future.

The event also served as a reminder of the importance of strengthening neonatal healthcare infrastructure and spreading awareness about premature births, their prevention where possible, and the care required to support vulnerable newborns.