Asiegbu, Duru drum support for premature babies

Ejike Asiegbu

The renowned actors who are also Ambassadors of LittleBigSouls International Charitable Foundation, took time out to present gifts to locals as well as celebrate the foundation’s partnership with Natus. LittleBigSouls International Charitable Foundation, with its Jaundice Programme,raising an audible voice in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Globally to honour the million babies that die each year.
Asiegbu in a statement said, Mrs. Yvonne Igweh. CEO/Founder of LittleBigSouls was proud to announce its partnership with Natus, the leading provider of medical devices, software and services for newborn babies.
“This vital impact in the survival and care of babies affected by jaundice is evident in the charitable donation by LittleBigSouls and Natus of the Non-invasive Jaundice/Bilirubin meter(Bilicare) and a Phototherapy light (NeoBlue) to Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth on Friday 6th of November 2015 by Mr. Dale Isacks, Natus International Regional Director Middle East and Africa and Mrs Anna Smith, LittleBigSouls International South Africa Co-ordinator and Representative,” Asiegbu said, adding that “jaundice occurs in over 60 per cent of newborn babies and especially affects pre-term babies who may have immature livers and other existing underlying problems, and may not be easily visible on a baby’s skin until levels are exceedingly high. Thus early detection and treatment is vital to prevent complications such as brain damage. The need to be vigilant for jaundice has to be incredibly high immediately from birth.”