1.0.2 Safe to install
Practical, WHO-aligned newborn care reference for clinicians and trainees
NewbornCare by Ashok Deorari is a concise, WHO-collaborating mobile reference from AIIMS offering evidence-based newborn care guidelines, practical protocols, skill videos and training resources aimed at clinicians, nurses and trainees for point-of-care decision support and education.
The NewbornCare app is developed based on the "Essential Newborn Nursing for Small Hospitals" training resource from the WHO Collaborating Center for Training and Research in Newborn Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. It is designed around evidence-based practices endorsed by WHO Headquarters, the Saving Newborn Lives initiative, the National Neonatology Forum, the Kangaroo Foundation, and input from expert consensus. The application offers menu-driven information for managing healthy, at-risk, and critically ill newborns. Additionally, it provides links to procedural videos, equipment demonstrations, and easy-to-read wall charts. This tool serves as a supplementary resource to the WHO CC AIIMS SickNewborn app.
Disclaimer: The guidelines presented within this app are intended solely for informational purposes and should not be considered definitive or comprehensive. The developers assume no responsibility for any harm or damage to patients, caregivers, or equipment resulting from misinterpretation or misuse of the content provided.
Overview
NewbornCare is a Freeware software in the category Home & Hobby developed by Ashok Deorari.
The latest version of NewbornCare is 1.0.2, released on 02/21/2026. It was initially added to our database on 02/21/2026.
NewbornCare runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of NewbornCare gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Developed and hosted by WHO Collaborating Centre (AIIMS) — aligns the app with WHO-endorsed newborn care standards and training initiatives.
- Connects to a larger set of evidence-based resources (training programmes, webinars, skill videos, point-of-care quality improvement and kangaroo mother care initiatives) — useful for clinicians who want reference plus practical training materials.
- Designed for point-of-care use on smartphones (listed among WHO-CC smartphone apps) — convenient for bedside reference in neonatal units.
- Targets both clinical and parent-facing needs through the WHO-CC’s broader resource set — useful across roles (nurses, doctors, trainees, and parents) who are involved in newborn care.
- Part of established educational efforts (online neonatal training, PoCQI, ROP prevention projects) — suggests content is integrated with ongoing quality-improvement and training workflows.
Cons
- App store page content was not retrievable from the provided URL, so specific details about features, screenshots, pricing, supported iOS versions and update history could not be confirmed.
- The WHO-CC site lists multiple resources and apps but does not provide detailed user reviews or independent usability testing data — limited public feedback on real-world usability and reliability.
- Potential platform limitation: listed on the Apple App Store but no confirmation of availability on Android from the provided links; this may restrict access for Android users.
- The WHO-CC site focuses on a broad set of resources rather than a detailed app changelog or release cadence — users cannot easily verify how frequently the app is updated or how responsive maintenance/support is.
- While content is authoritative, the WHO-CC site does not show in-app screenshots or feature-by-feature documentation for NewbornCare in the provided links, making it harder to evaluate the app’s UI/UX, offline capabilities, or depth of clinical decision support.
FAQ
What is NewbornCare by Ashok Deorari?
NewbornCare is a mobile application developed under the WHO Collaborating Centre for Training and Research in Newborn Care (AIIMS) led by Prof. Ashok Deorari. It provides evidence-based guidance, clinical algorithms, and practical resources for essential and sick newborn care to support health workers and caregivers.
Who is the app intended for?
The app is primarily designed for newborn health professionals (doctors, nurses, midwives) working in facilities, but it also contains caregiver-focused information useful for parents and community health workers.
What kind of content does the app include?
Content typically includes clinical algorithms and protocols for essential newborn care, resuscitation and stabilization, care of preterm and low-birth-weight infants, infection prevention, kangaroo mother care (KMC), skill videos, webinars and links to WHO/WHO Collaborating Centre resources and training materials.
Is the content evidence based and aligned with WHO guidance?
Yes. The NewbornCare app is produced by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Newborn Care (AIIMS) and consolidates WHO-aligned recommendations, facility-based care protocols, and training resources developed by the centre and collaborators.
Which platforms is the app available on?
The app is distributed for smartphones. It is available on the Apple App Store (iOS). Android availability may vary; check the WHO CC newborn website or your device app store for an Android version.
Is the app free to download and use?
Yes. The app has been released as a free resource by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Training and Research in Newborn Care to support wider uptake of newborn care best practices.
Can the app be used offline?
Many clinical algorithms, guidelines and some multimedia resources are designed to be accessible on-device. However, features that link to webinars or online databases may require internet access. Offline availability can vary by content and app version.
What languages does the app support?
The primary language is English. Regional language availability may depend on app updates or separate materials provided by the WHO Collaborating Centre and partners. Check the app store listing or the newbornwhocc.org site for language options and translations.
How is user data handled? Does the app collect personal health information?
The app is intended as a point-of-care reference and training tool; it generally does not require collection of personal patient records. For precise details on data collection, permissions and privacy, review the app store privacy information and any in-app privacy policy before use.
Where can I get support, reporting issues, or suggest updates?
For technical support, feature requests or to report errors, consult the app store contact details on the app listing or visit the WHO Collaborating Centre's site (newbornwhocc.org) for contact information, training resources and links to related programmes (e.g., KMC, PoCQI).
Minh Ong
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