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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Deliveries in Haryana hospitals up from 89% to 98% in 9 yrs
1 2 3 Gurgaon: Most women in Haryana are choosing to give birth in hospitals and health centres, according to govt data that shows 98.3% of deliveries recorded across the state in 2024 were in medical facilities, a jump from 89% in 2015. Officials said on Wednesday that institutional deliveries was helping make childbirth safer and reduce maternal mortality rate (MMR) in the state. The Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India, released this month, said Haryana's MMR reduced from 110 per 100,000 live births in 2017–19 to 106 in 2019-21. The state aims to bring down MMR to the global goal of 70 for 100,000 births by 2030. Maternal mortality is defined as the death of a woman while she is pregnant, death after giving birth or within six weeks of giving birth. Health department officials said several govt initiatives are helping make these changes possible. Among them is the 'Zero Home Delivery' campaign, which spreads awareness about the importance of delivering a child at health centres with trained medical professionals. The state also asked all districts to improve ante-natal care and identify high-risk pregnancy cases. They were asked to maintain dashboards with high-risk cases at all govt health centres, and ensure that all anaemic women with low red blood cell count get mandatory blood transfusion. Another key initiative is the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), which facilitates check-ups for pregnant women in the early stages of conception. Under the National Health Mission (NHM), Haryana also introduced its 'blanket sanction' policy that allows districts to directly hire doctors and specialists in under-staffed regions. "All labour rooms across the state have been upgraded with essential drugs, equipment, and logistics. These advancements aim to ensure that every childbirth is safe, dignified and well-supported," said Dr Ripu Daman Singh Dhillon, mission director of NHM-Haryana. Dhillon said that the state also carried out several programmes, including identifying high-risk pregnancies, to intervene before any complications can arise. For instance, the Janani Surakshit Maah (JSM) campaign facilitates additional resources and medical attention for high-risk pregnancy cases. The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) provides monetary support for institutional deliveries to women from economically disadvantaged sections. Similarly, Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) eliminates out-of-pocket expenses by offering free drugs, diagnostics, diet, blood transfusions and referral transport services to women. "The state also implemented a maternal death review (MDR) system, conducting one-to-one reviews at the state level to identify systemic gaps and implement corrective measures promptly. This data-driven approach allows for continuous improvement," said Dr Virender Yadav, director, NHM-Haryana.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Slight rise in Telangana's Maternal Mortality Ratio but remains lower than national average
Telangana's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) continues to remain significantly lower than the national average, although the State has recorded a marginal increase in the latest data released by the Registrar General of India. According to the Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2019-21 - Sample Registration System (SRS), Telangana's MMR stands at 45 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. This is an increase from the previous estimate of 43 recorded in the 2018-20 report. Despite the uptick, Telangana remains among the better-performing States in terms of maternal health, while the national MMR average has seen a decline, from 97 in 2018-20 to 93 in 2019-21. The report highlights regional disparities in maternal deaths, with southern States consistently reporting lower MMRs. Kerala leads the country with the lowest MMR at 20, followed by Maharashtra (38), Telangana (45), Andhra Pradesh (46), Tamil Nadu (49) and Karnataka (63). In contrast, States such as Madhya Pradesh (175), Assam (167) and Uttar Pradesh (151) recorded the highest maternal mortality figures. Maternal Mortality Ratio is a critical health indicator that reflects the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. The World Health Organisation defines a maternal death as one occurring during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination, from causes related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, excluding accidental or incidental causes. To better assess regional trends, the report categorises States into three groups — the 'Empowered Action Group' (EAG) comprising States with historically weaker health indicators like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh; the 'Southern' group, which includes Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu; and 'Other' States and Union Territories.
