Tag: High Maternal Mortality

  • The fight to improve maternal health in India and the vital role of NGOs

    The fight to improve maternal health in India and the vital role of NGOs

    MATERNAL health is an integral component of public health in India, reflecting the well-being of mothers and the broader state of healthcare within the country. In a nation as diverse and dynamic as India, addressing the challenges associated with maternal health is an ongoing journey. The commendable efforts of various non-governmental organisations (NGOs), such as…

  • ‘Lack of awareness leads to high maternal and neonatal mortality’

    ‘Lack of awareness leads to high maternal and neonatal mortality’

    AS the executive director of SNEHA Dr. Shanti Pantvaidya plays a key role in protecting the lives of thousands of high-risk pregnant mothers and reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Dr. Pantvaidya, leads and gives direction to several programmes at SNEHA, namely Maternal & Child Health, Public System Partnership, Empowerment, Health & Sexuality of Adolescents,…