MusQan Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities

Ram K. Garg

Abstract


Dear Editor,

I am writing to highlight the essential MusQan Quality Improvement program in healthcare. This initiative systematically monitors, assesses, and enhances care for children from birth to 12 years, aiming to reduce preventable newborn and child morbidity and mortality.

 

International Journal of Preventive Medicine 16():11, February 2025. | DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_194_24

Corresponding Author: Dr. Ram K. Garg

E‑mail: ram.nursing@tmu.ac.in

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Keywords


children; healthcare; MusQan; Newborn; Special Newborn Care Units

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