Uttar Pradesh Launches Matritva Suraksha Yojna to Reduce Maternal Mortality
Matritva Suraksha Yojna to be launched to drastically cut maternal deaths in UP
Hindustan Times
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The Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch the 'Mukhya Mantri Matritva Suraksha Yojna' to significantly reduce the maternal mortality rate (MMR) from its current rate of 141 per lakh live births. The initiative aims to enhance healthcare access for pregnant women by improving linkages with medical colleges and tracking high-risk pregnancies.
- 01Uttar Pradesh's maternal mortality rate is 141 per lakh live births, significantly higher than states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- 02The 'Mukhya Mantri Matritva Suraksha Yojna' aims to improve access to quality healthcare during pregnancy.
- 03A state-level 'war room' will be established to track high-risk pregnancies and ensure safe deliveries.
- 04Private hospitals will be categorized based on their capabilities and emergency services.
- 05Hemorrhage accounts for nearly half of maternal deaths in Uttar Pradesh.
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Uttar Pradesh is launching the 'Mukhya Mantri Matritva Suraksha Yojna' to address its high maternal mortality rate (MMR) of 141 per lakh live births. The initiative, spearheaded by the state transformation commission (STC), aims to enhance healthcare access for pregnant women by improving connections with medical colleges that offer superior facilities. STC chief executive officer Manoj Singh emphasized the importance of tracking pregnant women from their first health center visit to ensure all necessary check-ups are completed before delivery at a medical college. A state-level 'war room' will be established to monitor high-risk pregnancies, while private hospitals will be evaluated based on their emergency care capabilities. The program seeks to emulate the successful maternal health outcomes of states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which have MMRs below 40 per lakh live births. Current health data indicates that hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal deaths, highlighting the need for improved healthcare infrastructure and services across the state.
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This initiative aims to significantly improve maternal health outcomes, potentially saving lives and reducing complications during childbirth for women in Uttar Pradesh.
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