Maternal Mortality News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Severe bleeding, high BP accounts for over 1 lakh pregnancy-related deaths globally: WHO
New Delhi, March 8: Severe bleeding -- haemorrhage --, high blood pressure disorders like preeclampsia is responsible for over one lakh pregnancy-related deaths worldwide, according to a new study, released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday.
SE Asia sees decline in maternal mortality ratio, on track to achieve SDG target by 2030: WHO
New Delhi, March 7: Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) -- deaths due to complications from childbirth or pregnancy per 1 lakh live births -- has declined significantly in South-East Asia, including India, said World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday, ahead of the International Women's Day.
Share of central funds released under NHM seen 185 pc growth since 2014: Union health minister JP Nadda
New Delhi, January 29: The release of central funds for the National Health Mission (NHM) has seen a growth of 185% from 2014-2023, with a total expenditure of Rs 59,740 crores, which has led to a decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Cabinet apprised of achievements under National Health Mission between FY 2021-24
New Delhi, Jan 22: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of the progress made under the National Health Mission (NHM) during the years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.