Rally celebrates motherhood on National Safe Motherhood Day

ANI April 11, 2025 192 views

A powerful awareness rally in Vijayawada celebrated National Safe Motherhood Day, focusing on critical maternal health practices. District Collector G. Lakshmi Shah highlighted the importance of medical care and regular health checkups for pregnant women. The event, coinciding with Kasturba Gandhi's birth anniversary, brought together healthcare workers, students, and local residents to promote safe motherhood. The rally underscored India's progress in reducing maternal mortality rates and emphasized ongoing efforts to protect mothers' health.

"Improved medical facilities and timely care can help reduce maternal mortality rates" - G. Lakshmi Shah, District Collector
Vijayawada, April 11: A special awareness rally was organized in Vijayawada on Thursday to celebrate National Safe Motherhood Day and emphasize the importance of proper care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

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Awareness rally promotes safe pregnancy and childbirth practices

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Healthcare workers educate women on maternal health

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National effort to reduce maternal mortality rates

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Honoring Kasturba Gandhi's legacy of women's welfare

The rally was flagged off by NTR District Collector G. Lakshmi Shah and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and MLA Gadde Rammohan.

Speaking at the event, Collector Lakshmi Shah explained that improved medical facilities and timely care can help reduce maternal mortality rates. She stressed the need to educate women about the importance of regular health checkups, nutritious food, and safe delivery practices.

The rally was primarily focused on the awareness programs organised by the district to educate women about safe motherhood. These include workshops, health camps, and outreach sessions on the care needed during and after pregnancy. Other areas of focus were raising awareness on maternal mortality rate-which can be reduced by providing better medical facilities-and helping women learn the importance of healthcare needs. The event received active participation from healthcare workers, students, and local residents.

Maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy.

The maternal mortality rate in India declined from 130 per 100,000 live births in 2014-16 to 97 per 100,000 live births in 2018-20. While some states, like Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, have witnessed a significant reduction in maternal deaths, others continue to struggle with large numbers.

April 11 also marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, a pioneer in working for women and children.

Aligning with the White Ribbon Alliance, India's initiative to reduce maternal deaths in the country, the rally was aimed at promoting safe motherhood practices. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) is one of the schemes launched by the central government to provide free and zero-expense delivery and treatment for pregnant women and sick newborns.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such an important initiative! As a new mom, I wish more women knew about these programs. The free delivery scheme could be life-changing for so many families 💙
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Rahul S.
Great to see the numbers improving, but we still have a long way to go. More rural areas need these awareness campaigns - maybe mobile health units could help reach remote villages?
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Anjali M.
So proud of our district for organizing this! My sister is a midwife and says education makes all the difference. More power to all the mothers out there! 👶✨
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Sanjay V.
While I appreciate the effort, I wish the article gave more details about the JSSK scheme. Many people still don't know how to access these benefits. Clearer information = better results.
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Meena R.
Beautiful way to honor Kasturba Gandhi's legacy! Maternal health is so crucial yet often overlooked. Hope they make this an annual event with even bigger participation next year.
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Kiran P.
The stats show progress but we can't become complacent. Every mother's life is precious. More focus needed on postpartum care - that's when many complications arise.

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Safe Motherhood Day Maternal Health Vijayawada Rally NTR District G. Lakshmi Shah Maternal Mortality
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