TNPSC Thervupettagam

Zero Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths

October 11 , 2019 1790 days 1011 0
  • Union Minister for Health Dr.Harshavardhan along with several State Health Ministers launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) initiative.
  • SUMAN aims for Zero Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths.
  • It tries to assure dignified, respectful and quality health care at no cost and zero tolerance for denial of services for every woman and newborn visiting the public health facility.
  • The pregnant women will have a zero-expense delivery and C-section facility in case of complications at public health facilities.
  • Also free healthcare benefits will be provided for pregnant women, mothers up to 6 months after delivery.
  • Sick newborns will also be able to avail free healthcare benefits.

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