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UP Daily Maternal Death Reviews to Save Lives
12 Sep
Summary
- Maternal deaths in UP will now be reviewed daily.
- State's maternal mortality ratio increased to 154.
- Training programs for high-risk pregnancy are planned.
Uttar Pradesh will now conduct daily reviews of every maternal death to promptly identify and address care gaps. This initiative aims to prevent recurrent fatalities, a critical step given the state's maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has risen to 154 per 100,000 live births, significantly higher than the national average of 87.
The health department has been directed to arrange training programs for doctors across 28 newly established autonomous medical colleges and all district women's hospitals. These trainings will concentrate on the management of high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies, thereby strengthening treatment at government facilities and reducing unnecessary referrals.
Officials noted that despite recent increases, the state's MMR has seen a nearly 22% decline over the past decade, falling from 197 in 2016 to 154 currently. This historical progress is attributed to various implemented measures, including improved identification and on-the-spot treatment of postpartum hemorrhage cases, which has risen from 20-25% to 75% over the decade.
