maternal health
Sonia Gandhi Highlights Urgent Need to Address Underpaid Women Frontline Workers in Critical Government Programs
Dec 16, 2025 04:20 pm CST
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi addresses the Rajya Sabha about the critical issues facing ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and community resource persons implementing essential government programs. Despite their vital role in public service delivery across India, these frontline women workers remain severely underpaid and overburdened, with nearly three lakh vacancies affecting service delivery to mothers and children nationwide.
Delhi Reports Significant Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio: Comprehensive Healthcare Improvements Between 2019-2024
Dec 05, 2025 12:19 am CST
Delhi's maternal mortality ratio has decreased from 0.55 in 2019 to 0.44 in 2024, according to the 'Women and Men in Delhi-2025' report. This improvement coincides with substantial gains in healthcare accessibility, including increased institutional births (91.8%), better postnatal care coverage (85.4%), and reduced anemia rates among women. These developments, alongside a rising marriage age for women, demonstrate significant progress in maternal health outcomes compared to national averages.
Bombay High Court Condemns "Horrific" Infant Malnutrition Deaths in Maharashtra's Tribal Regions
Nov 12, 2025 10:22 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has sharply criticized Maharashtra's government for its "extremely casual" approach to addressing the malnutrition crisis in Melghat's tribal areas, where 65 infants have died since June 2025. The court has ordered four principal secretaries to appear before it and explain what measures have been implemented to resolve this ongoing public health emergency affecting vulnerable communities.
How Rising Heat Waves Endanger Pregnant Women: Understanding the Growing Health Risks and Impacts
Oct 24, 2025 12:34 am CST
Climate change is intensifying heat waves, creating significant health risks for pregnant women whose bodies struggle to regulate temperature. Research shows extreme heat exposure can increase risks of preeclampsia, preterm birth, and developmental issues, while worsening mental health conditions. Despite these dangers, women's health in relation to heat remains understudied, particularly in developing nations where impacts are most severe.
Maldives Makes History as First Country to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis
Oct 14, 2025 10:51 am CST
The World Health Organization has validated the Maldives as the first country globally to achieve 'triple elimination' of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis. This landmark public health achievement showcases the nation's comprehensive approach to maternal and child health, with over 95% of pregnant women receiving antenatal care and newborns receiving timely hepatitis B vaccination, resulting in zero cases of these infections in infants during 2022 and 2023.