Auditor says Himachal’s maternal healthcare is ailing
Himachal Pradesh has failed to provide 24-hour maternal healthcare facilities at 84% of its primary health centres, mainly in rural areas, under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), the...
View ArticleWHO report reveals that one Indian woman dies during child birth every five...
Every five minutes, at least one Indian woman dies during pregnancy and childbirth, the World Health Organisation said on Sunday. According to WHO, of the 529,000 maternal deaths occurring every year,...
View ArticleMaternal deaths in India have reduced to 130
According to new data released by the registrar general of India, with Kerala leading the table, maternal deaths have reduced from 167 in 2011-13 to 130 (per 100,000 live births) in 2014-16. The Office...
View ArticleNext Step Towards Better Healthcare For Women And Children In Jammu And Kashmir
The Union Territories (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir’s first Maternal and Child Health Conclave was inaugurated by the Lt Governer Manoj Sinha on Monday. The region has registered a significant decline in...
View ArticleDrug Overdose, Excessive Bleeding Among Top Causes Of Pregnancy-Related...
Most pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, revealed a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency also highlighted the leading causes of...
View ArticleMaternal Mortality Ratio Falls To 97 In 2018-20, Value Drops By 33 Since 2014
The Maternal Mortality Ratio has decreased by a scale of 33. The ratio has dropped to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20 from 103 per lakh live births in 2017-19 and 130 in the year 2014-16. There has...
View ArticleMaternal Mortality: One Woman Dies Every 2 Mins During Pregnancy Or...
A report released by United Nations agencies has revealed an alarming increase in maternal deaths in many parts of the world. The report titled “Trends In Maternal Mortality” estimates that a woman...
View ArticleMaternal Mortality On The Rise In The US: Maximum Increase Seen In American...
An alarming rise in maternal mortality or maternal death rates has been reported in the United States, particularly among some racial and ethnic groups. Maternal mortality rates in the country more...
View ArticlePostpartum Hemorrhage: This New Device Can Control Postpartum Bleeding Within...
Shortly after childbirth, a woman’s uterus contracts and closes off the blood vessels that nourish the placenta. When uterus doesn’t contract properly after delivery, a woman can experience severe...
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