Union Minister for Women and Child Development said efforts like 'Asman' will go a long way to tackle Maternal Mortality Rate and malnutrition in India.
Niger Strives to Lower Both Birth and Maternal Mortality Rates
Having a baby in impoverished Niger can be tantamount to a death sentence, with the world's highest birth rate in a country where first-time mothers are often barely past puberty.
Having a baby in impoverished Niger can be tantamount to a death sentence, with the world's highest birth rate in a country where first-time mothers are often barely past puberty.
‘In all over India, states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh record higher rates of Maternal Mortality Rate, Neonatal Mortality Rate and Infant Mortality Rate.’
Speaking on the occasion, union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi said efforts like 'Asman' will go a long way to tackle Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and malnutrition in the country. "Social responsibility was always there in the DNA of the corporates. Once the alliance enters into a partnership with the government, I hope we can fight MMR and neonatal mortality together. The government has the institutional mechanism and you can utilise our Anganwadi and Asha system to fight the cause," Gandhi said.
According to the alliance partners, Asman seeks to create a model for bringing private players together to make significant progress in providing healthcare for all and to steer the nation towards making a mark in the sustainable development goals.
Eliminate Maternal Mortality in Developing Countries
A new study suggests that eliminating maternal mortality, which is defined as the deaths related to pregnancy, would result in a gain of over a half year in life expectancy worldwide.
A new study suggests that eliminating maternal mortality, which is defined as the deaths related to pregnancy, would result in a gain of over a half year in life expectancy worldwide.
"This is possible through smart, strong and sustainable partnerships. For me, this partnership goes beyond just funding but leveraging our rich institutional experience, valued expertise and a strong shared commitment to improving mother and child survival in India," Ambani said.
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USAID Hails 'Eureka Moments' in Infant and Maternal Mortality
As US National Security Advisor Susan Rice addressed scientists working on decreasing infant and maternal mortality in poor countries, she called for more eureka moments and unorthodox partnerships .
As US National Security Advisor Susan Rice addressed scientists working on decreasing infant and maternal mortality in poor countries, she called for more eureka moments and unorthodox partnerships .
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An Increase in Maternal Mortality Rate due to Ebola Outbreak in Western Africa
The number of maternal deaths would still be high in western Africa even if the three countries - Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea - are declared Ebola-free, by 111% , 74% and 38% respectively.
The number of maternal deaths would still be high in western Africa even if the three countries - Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea - are declared Ebola-free, by 111% , 74% and 38% respectively.
