Difference between IMCI and IMNCI
- IMNCI (Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Infections) is the Indian adaptation of IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Infections)
- IMNCI differs from IMCI in the following ways:
- Includes management of neonates (0-7 days of age)
- Incorporates national guidelines on malaria, immunization, anemia and Vitamin A supplementation
- Training of health staff starts with sick young infants (0-2 months of age)
- Equal time devoted for sick young infants and sick young children
- Skill based
