Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) The series of postpartum health complications in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur has continued, with five more women developing serious medical conditions after childbirth over the past two days. All five are currently undergoing treatment at Umaid Hospital, taking the total number of similar cases reported in the city to 13 within the last month.Hospital authorities said the women were referred from different healthcare facilities after their conditions deteriorated following deliver…
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Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar said that the state government is deeply concerned and sensitive about maternal deaths and is committed to strengthening maternal healthcare across Rajasthan. He stated that the recent maternal deaths reported from Kota, Bikaner, Bhilwara and Banswara were associated with high-risk conditions such as anaemia, hypertension, Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH), nutritional deficiencies and other complications. Most of the…
New Delhi/Chandigarh, April 30 (IANS) Highlighting the transformative shift to holistic healthcare under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Thursday inaugurated a national summit showcasing path-breaking innovations and best practices in the health sector.Speaking at the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future in Chandigarh, J.P. Nadda reflected on India’s healthcare transformation ove…
Imphal, April 2 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday highlighted the enduring strength, resilience, and moral leadership of the ‘Ima community’, noting their historic role in shaping society and championing justice and peace. “Ima” in the Manipuri language Meiteilon means mother. Inaugurating the Khwairakpam Krishnagopal Memorial Building at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur district, the Governor observed that the initiative reflects a broader vision of strengthening healthcare in…
Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) The Punjab government has decentralised maternal healthcare, with Aam Aadmi Clinics emerging as the new lifeline for expectant mothers, government officials said on Sunday. Within four months of launching a specialised, protocol-driven pregnancy care model, the state has recorded a massive surge in service utilisation, with nearly 20,000 pregnant women visiting these clinics every month, said the State Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh on Sunday. He said th…