Why women are still dying during childbirth despite India’s maternal health programmes?
- The article highlights more than 20 maternal deaths in Rajasthan government hospitals since May 2026, raising concerns over maternity care.
- India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio MMR fell from 130 to 87 deaths per 1 lakh live births between 2014–16 and 2022–24.
- Recent Rajasthan investigations found problems including poor patient monitoring, weak record-keeping and gaps in infection control.
- India runs several maternal health schemes, but the authors argue better hospital care, accountability and regular pregnancy check-ups are still needed.
Source: feminisminindia.com
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