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Health
Assam Targets Drop in Maternal and Infant Deaths
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 02:34 AM
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The Assam government has pledged to intensify efforts to lower maternal and infant mortality rates across the state.
The state of Assam announced a renewed focus on reducing the number of deaths among mothers and newborns. Officials said the initiative will be integrated into existing health programmes and will receive priority funding.
Health authorities plan to strengthen primary care centres, expand skilled birth‑attendant coverage and improve emergency referral systems. Training for nurses and midwives, as well as community awareness campaigns on prenatal care, are also slated for rollout.
The move aligns with national targets under the National Health Mission, aiming to bring Assam’s maternal and infant mortality indicators closer to the national average. While detailed timelines were not disclosed, the government emphasized that measurable progress will be tracked through regular health surveys.
Health authorities plan to strengthen primary care centres, expand skilled birth‑attendant coverage and improve emergency referral systems. Training for nurses and midwives, as well as community awareness campaigns on prenatal care, are also slated for rollout.
The move aligns with national targets under the National Health Mission, aiming to bring Assam’s maternal and infant mortality indicators closer to the national average. While detailed timelines were not disclosed, the government emphasized that measurable progress will be tracked through regular health surveys.