What are the measures taken under the national health mission to reduce infant mortality and maternal mortality rate
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Government of India adopted the Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) framework in 2013, It essentially aims to address the major causes of mortality and morbidity among women and children. This framework also helps to understand the delays in accessing and utilizing health care services
Based on the framework, comprehensive care is provided to women and children through five pillars or thematic areas of reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health. The programmes and strategies developed by various divisions are guided by central tenets of equity, universal care, entitlement, and accountability to provide ‘continuum of care’ ensuring equal focus on various life stages.
Ministry of l-lealth & Family Welfare, Government of lndia has launched a new iniiiative namely- SUMAlV- Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan" with an aim to provide assured, dignified, respectful and Quality healthcare at no cost and zero tolerance for denial of services for every woman and newborn visiting the public health facility in order to end all preventable maternal and newborn deaths and morbidities and provide,a positive birthing experience.The expected outcome of this new initiative is "Zero Prevenlable Maternal and Newborn Deaths and high qualily of maternity care delivered with dignity and respect"
Following this strategy, the Maternal Health Division strives to provide quality services to pregnant women and their newborns through various interventions and programmes, building capacity of health personnel and routine health systems strengthening activities
Significant Achievements
Maternal Health Indicators (NFHS3, NFHS4)
- Areas of work
- Strategies and Interventions
- Infrastructure
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