Hyderabad: In a groundbreaking medical effort, KIMS Cuddles Hospital in Secunderabad saved a premature baby after a 1,300 km road transfer from Surat, Gujarat — the longest neonatal road transport recorded globally.

Born in the seventh month and weighing just 1.1 kg, the baby suffered from severe sepsis, respiratory distress, and multi-organ failure. With the condition worsening in Surat and air transport unaffordable, the family turned to KIMS Cuddles. Led by Dr. Babu S Madarkar, a 31-member expert team transported the ventilator-dependent newborn over 14–16 hours, using two ambulances — one for the baby and another for oxygen support. The route included supply stops in cities like Nashik. Despite medical crises and staff exhaustion en route, the team stabilized the baby repeatedly.

On arrival, he received intensive care for two months, ultimately gaining weight and recovering fully. Now weighing 1.9 kg, he breathes independently and feeds on mother’s milk. This 1,300 km journey surpasses the previous global neonatal transport record of 723 km. The case may be submitted to the Guinness World Records. The baby’s father expressed heartfelt gratitude to the entire KIMS team, calling their efforts ‘life-saving and unforgettable.’