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Amitabh Bachchan takes up ‘maternal and child mortality’ awareness campaign...
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is once again standing up for a health cause. After successfully creating awareness for polio eradication, he took up many causes like head injuries, and tuberculosis and...
View Article40% Indian women underweight at conception, maternal health neglected
Maternal health in India has always been an issue of concern with lack of facilities and a woman’s health being the most neglected in rural areas. A new study further strengthens these facts as it...
View ArticleHC directs central & Delhi govt. to highlight the gaps in various health schemes
There are many government schemes to ensure that proper medical care is available to vulnerable sections of the society. Schemes like Janani Yojana Suraksha, Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS),...
View ArticleNumber of hospital births goes up but maternal deaths still on rise in India
A programme being implemented in India to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women has not reduced maternal deaths as much, especially in poor areas, new research has found. The...
View ArticleGrowth of over 37% children under 5 in 15 Indian states is stunted–NFHS...
The National Family Health Survey 2015-2016 was recently released and it has revealed some rather shocking facts and figures about maternal and child health in the country. Stunted growth and...
View ArticleWhy India needs more male health workers to tackle maternal-health crisis
Female health workers are the primary drivers of maternal health initiatives, but male health workers (MHWs) could complement their services significantly, according to a 2015 research study conducted...
View ArticleMothers should be the natural guardians instead of fathers, suggests Ministry...
WCD- Ministry of Women and Child Development has suggested that the mother should be made the natural guardian of the child instead of the father. This move if accepted by the government will be a...
View ArticleMothers and newborns in India are healthier now: Study
Community-based health programmes in parts of India, Ethiopia and Nigeria have been successful in improving health care for mothers and newborns, but inequities still exist, says a new study. The study...
View ArticleTop 6 ways to help your child sail through mental health challenges
You are the uber cool parent of the millennial. You take your little for regular health check-ups, you know how to sneak in vegetables in his favourite dishes, you ‘ve enrolled her in a sports club to...
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This First-World Country Has The Highest Rate Of Maternal Deaths
Maternal health and maternal death are topics that must be addressed immediately, because they affect women in many parts of the world, including those living in wealthy first-world countries. The...
View ArticleMaternal Health: Essential Considerations Throughout Pregnancy
Maternal and child health care programmes in India: From preconception to post-delivery, comprehensive maternal health care is crucial in safeguarding maternal and fetal health. Here’s a detailed guide...
View ArticleMaternal And Newborn Health During Disasters And Emergencies: 6 Actions To Be...
The physical environment, significantly when affected by natural or human-induced hazards, can dramatically influence maternal and newborn health outcomes. Newborns are uniquely vulnerable, reliant on...
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