See the programme clearly
Review enrolment, admission, discharge, iKMC, breastfeeding, KMC hours and coverage through configurable dashboard periods.
KMC programme tracking, connected
Every KMC journey.
Every KMC journey.
One secure app.
KMC Sparsha is a connected Kangaroo Mother Care programme application that helps hospitals, health workers, administrators and caregivers record care, identify babies needing attention, follow progress and coordinate timely support.
◈ Role-based access▣ Multi-device⌁ Multilingual
Care that stays visibleFrom enrolment to follow-up
Built for real care workflows
4user roles
6interface languages
1connected care record
About KMC Sparsha
Turn programme activity into coordinated care
KMC Sparsha brings programme monitoring and baby-level care records into one responsive application. It supports the journey from hospital enrolment and daily KMC documentation to feeding, growth, discharge and follow-up at home.
Act on missed care
Find ward-wise lists of admitted babies without a recent KMC record and bring attention to follow-up needs.
Follow the whole journey
Keep KMC sessions, feeding, growth, follow-ups and caretaker information together in the baby profile.
Everything teams need
Purpose-built for the complete workflow
Designed around the tasks performed by neonatal care programmes—not a generic record system.
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Monitor what matters
Filter indicators from one day to all time and review performance across enrolled, admitted and discharged babies.
How the application works
A clear workflow from enrolment to follow-up
Structured steps help authorised teams keep programme information consistent, visible and useful throughout the care journey.
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Enrol and connect
Create a baby profile, record birth and admission details, and connect hospital staff and caregivers.
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Record daily care
Add KMC sessions, duration, feeding information, weight and other structured care updates.
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Monitor and respond
Review dashboard indicators, growth trends and ward-wise babies who may need KMC attention.
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Continue follow-up
Document discharge, follow-up visits, KMC at home and completion while keeping caregivers connected.
Application capabilities
From first record to follow-up
Baby enrolment & admission
Record identifiers, birth details, gestational age, weight, ward, feeding status, admission and discharge information.
KMC session records
Capture date, duration, location and who initiated care; review daily history and KMC-hour trends alongside weight.
Milk feeds & growth
Record feeding type, method, volume and weight information to build a clearer view of the baby’s progress.
Follow-ups & caretakers
Document follow-up visits, KMC at home, completion status and the caregivers connected with each baby.
Reminders & learning
Manage reminders for missed KMC entry and provide in-app educational videos for authorised users.
Reports, help & guidance
Export programme data to Excel and use embedded help guidance and dashboard tours to understand key workflows.
One platform, relevant access
Designed for every programme role
Navigation and available actions adapt to the signed-in user, helping each person focus on the records and tasks relevant to them.
ADMIN VIEW
Coordinate the programme across hospitals
Manage participating hospitals, users, reminders and educational content while reviewing programme-level performance.
▦ Dashboard⌂ Hospitals♡ Babies♢ Reminders▻ Videos
Inside the application
See every step in context
Real KMC Sparsha screens captured with demonstration data. Select a screen to enlarge it.
⌾Authorised
access
access
Trust, access & usabilityRole-based experience Multilingual interface Mobile and web ready Guided, structured data
Built for responsible programme use
Credentials and permissions determine the data and actions available to each authorised programme user.
Available in English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi to support diverse care teams and users.
Responsive workflows support phones, tablets and desktop access across clinical and programme settings.
Validation, help text, filters and tours support consistent entry and easier navigation.
Clinical leadership
Concept and guidance by Dr. Suman Rao
Professor of Neonatology · WHO Consultant · Clinician · Researcher · Mentor
Dr. Suman Rao is a Professor of Neonatology at St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, and a consultant in the World Health Organization’s Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing. For more than two decades, her work has focused on improving outcomes for small and sick newborns.
She has led and contributed to pioneering research on Kangaroo Mother Care and developmentally supportive newborn care, including WHO-supported immediate KMC, ACTION and scale-up implementation research. She is also a national neonatal-resuscitation trainer and has led initiatives mentoring Special Newborn Care Units.
Her innovation work includes low-cost remote newborn monitoring, therapeutic hypothermia and CPAP devices. Alongside clinical and implementation research, she teaches medical and nursing students and mentors emerging researchers. St. John’s identifies the newborn-health programme she co-leads as an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence.
20+ yearsImproving care for small and sick newborns
WHO researchImmediate KMC, ACTION and scale-up implementation
ICMR recognitionCollaborating Centre of Excellence leadership
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about KMC Sparsha
Essential information about the application, intended users, access and clinical boundaries.
What is KMC Sparsha?
KMC Sparsha is a role-based application for managing Kangaroo Mother Care programme workflows. It combines programme dashboards with baby-level KMC, feeding, growth, follow-up and caretaker records.
Who is the application for?
It is intended for authorised programme administrators, hospitals, healthcare staff and adult caregivers participating in supported KMC programmes.
How do users access the application?
Access is controlled through login credentials issued by the programme or participating hospital. Available navigation and actions depend on the user’s assigned role.
Which languages does KMC Sparsha support?
The interface includes English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.
Does KMC Sparsha provide medical advice?
No. It is a programme tracking and communication tool and does not replace professional medical judgment, hospital protocols or emergency care.
Important medical information
KMC Sparsha is a care-programme tracking and communication tool. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition, and it does not replace professional medical judgment, hospital protocols or emergency care. Users should follow the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.
KMC Sparsha initiative
Email the programme team →Support better visibility across the care journey
For programme access, implementation discussions, educational use or research collaboration, connect with the KMC Sparsha initiative.