THE CONTEXT
These units provide different levels of care within India's newborn care system.
Newborn stabilization units
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Newborn stabilization units provide sick newborn care to neonates weighing above 1800 g.
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They are present in CHCs and first referral units.
Special newborn care units
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Special newborn care units provide care to neonates weighing below 1800 g and have limited ventilation facilities.
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Their services are provided in addition to the availability of newborn care corners and newborn stabilization units.