CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: To ensure the expected reduction in maternal mortality cases, CMHO Bhopal Dr. Manish Sharma conducted an MDSR (Maternal Death Surveillance and Response) review meeting. In the meeting held at Jayaprakash District Hospital, detailed reviews were conducted on various maternal death cases, and the causes of these deaths were thoroughly examined.

During the meeting, maternal mortality cases were reviewed at multiple levels, based on criteria such as early registration, timely check-ups, entries in the Maternal and Child Protection (MCP) card, identification and management of high-risk pregnancies, examinations under the Extended Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, and entries on the Anmol portal. Additionally, discussions were held on maternal deaths caused by severe bleeding, infections, eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, obstructed labor, and unsafe abortions, and necessary corrective measures were instructed to prevent such incidents.

In the meeting, the CMHO directed that examinations of high-risk pregnant women must be conducted by a physician. If it becomes necessary to refer a woman to another hospital, the concerned hospital must be informed in advance before the referral is made. Continuous follow-up of the woman must be ensured even after referral. It was also instructed that referrals should be facilitated through the 108 ambulance service.

Chief Medical and Health Officer Bhopal, Dr. Manish Sharma, stated that women die due to complications arising during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. Most of these complications develop during pregnancy, and many of them can be prevented and managed with timely intervention.

For safe maternity services, several government programs are being implemented, such as the Janani Suraksha Yojana, Mukhyamantri Shramik Seva Prasuti Sahayata Yojana, Surakshit Matritva Assurance Programme, Extended Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, and free transport services.

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