Karnataka govt commits to tackling maternal healthcare, deaths
PTI, Dec 13, 2024, 8:32 PM IST
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Bengaluru: The Karnataka Health Department on Friday assured the public of its proactive commitment to taking all possible measures to prevent maternal deaths in government hospitals.
To strengthen specialist services and address the critical need for expert care, permissions have been granted to appoint Diplomate of National Board (DNB) specialists in district and taluk hospitals, significantly improving access to specialist services.
Prioritising critical posts, filling essential positions in Gynecology and Obstetrics, including in-service OBGs, has been a key focus to ensure seamless maternal healthcare services across the state.
In a statement, the health department said revised salaries and incentives have been introduced to attract and retain skilled healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality care across all regions.
“We have strengthened Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) by adding more beds and resources. Furthermore, an additional 450 Maternal and Child Health (MCH) beds have been sanctioned in the FY 2023-24 and 2024-25,” it stated.
Health officials stated that comprehensive strategies to manage high-risk pregnancies are being implemented in all district hospitals, with focused efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal complications.
“State and district-level audits are conducted regularly to identify gaps and optimize healthcare delivery systems. The Department of Health and Family Welfare remains committed to enhancing maternal healthcare across Karnataka,” it added.
Recently, the Chief Minister’s Office reported that 3,364 maternal deaths occurred in Karnataka over the past five years, though fatalities have declined during this period.
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