World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, underscores the importance of global health and calls for collective action to address pressing health challenges. Started by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1950, it unites governments, institutions, and communities in addressing critic
Through its focused efforts to improve maternal health, the Gujarat government has achieved a remarkable 50 percent reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). Gujarat's MMR, which stood at 112 during 2011-13, has dropped to 57, according to data released in 2020.
Manipal (Karnataka) [India], April 3: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has taken a significant step in advancing medical education and maternal healthcare with the introduction of Asia's first Mama Anne High-Fidelity Birthing Simulator at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Develope
New Delhi [India], March 20: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi unveiled the Birthing Naturally Queen Calendar 2025, conceptualized by maternal health advocate Dr. Mahima Bakshi, in the capital. The initiative aims to promote maternal mental health awareness
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], March 11: "Inclusivity is at the heart of the functioning of the Indian Government today. Over the past 11 years, the scale and the speed at which we have worked towards ensuring the basic amenities is unmatched by any other nation be it access to easier credit or
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 14: The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) has integrated The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)'s Manyata maternal health quality standards across NABH Certification programs.
As Gujarat celebrates "Vikas Saptah," marking 23 years of transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state has made significant strides in healthcare, expanding infrastructure and launching key initiatives in maternal health, immunization, and disease control.
In continuation of the World Population Day observance, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, held a meeting with public health experts on Friday and highlighted the importance of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies.
Geneva [Switzerland], May 22: : The Global progress on improving maternal, newborn, and child survival has stalled. In an article published in The Lancet, Ali Hajji Adam, Ministry of Health, Somalia (AHA) and Mekdes Dab, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia stated that many regions of the world cont
New Delhi [India], May 8: Janitri, a pioneering MedTech startup dedicated to advancing pregnancy monitoring, was featured in the Success Story of Shark Tank India Season 3. In season 2, Janitri made headlines with its appearance on Shark Tank, where it secured a significant investment of Rs
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 15: Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet, announced today a significant milestone in maternal healthcare with successful integration of real time CGMS (Continuous Glucose Monitoring Study) Sensor Monitoring. This has yielded remarkable results for patients such as