Tag: Indian health care

Maternal mortality down to 122 per 1 lakh, still highest in the world

In response to an unstarred question asked in the Lok Sabha as to incidence of maternal death occurring in the country, Minister of State of Health and Family Welfare Mr. Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), i.e., death of mothers at the time of giving birth, has come down to 122 deaths per 1,00,000 live births.

Health Expenses Pushed 55 Million Indians Into Poverty In 2017

Mumbai: Out-of-pocket (OOP) health expenses drove 55 million Indians–more...

Rs 3: Amount India Spends Every Day On Each Indian’s Health

New Delhi: The amount India spends on public health...

High Blood Pressure Killed 1.6 Mn Indians In 2016, But Most Are Unaware Of Its Dangers

New Delhi: Hypertension or high blood pressure affects nearly...

Why India Needs More Male Health Workers To Tackle Maternal-Health Crisis

Female health workers are the primary drivers of maternal...

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