Health Minister releases 11th Common Review Mission Report on National Health Mission
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New Delhi: Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare released the 11th Common Review Mission (CRM) report of the National Health Mission, here today. Speaking at the function, Shri Choubey stated that India has registered a record 22% reduction in MMR since 2013,which is the highest percentage decline so far when compared to all the previous reductions in MMR as per the earlier rounds of SRS.
“Maternal Mortality Ratio of India has declined from 167 in 2011-2013 to 130 in 2014-2016. It is because of the joint efforts of the Ministry and the States. I congratulate the States and all stakeholders associated with this achievement,” Shri Choubey said.
Smt Preeti Sudan, Secretary (Health), Shri Manoj Jhalani, AS & MD and Dr S Venkatesh, DGHS was also present at the occasion.
Addressing the participants, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that 60% to 70% of health work in the States is done through NHM. NHM has a huge responsibility in making India healthy and disease free. He further said that it has led to improved health outcomes and health indicators due to strengthened system of healthcare delivery.
“Maternal Mortality Ratio of India has declined from 167 in 2011-2013 to 130 in 2014-2016. It is because of the joint efforts of the Ministry and the States. I congratulate the States and all stakeholders associated with this achievement,” Shri Choubey said.
Smt Preeti Sudan, Secretary (Health), Shri Manoj Jhalani, AS & MD and Dr S Venkatesh, DGHS was also present at the occasion.
Addressing the participants, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that 60% to 70% of health work in the States is done through NHM. NHM has a huge responsibility in making India healthy and disease free. He further said that it has led to improved health outcomes and health indicators due to strengthened system of healthcare delivery.
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