In India, maternal mortality, defined as a woman’s death during pregnancy or within 42 days after, has witnessed a noteworthy decline. Ziqitza Healthcare, a pioneering healthcare provider, notes that maternal mortality is linked to delivery complications, hypertensive disorders, severe infections, and direct obstetric causes.
According to Medical experts at Ziqitza Healthcare, the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau indicates a significant improvement in India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), dropping from 130 to 97. This positive shift is observed across all regions, with rural areas experiencing the highest reduction.
The survey, spanning 2019 to 2022, reveals Assam reported the highest MMR at 195, followed by Madhya Pradesh (173) and Uttar Pradesh (167). In contrast, Kerala boasts the lowest MMR at 19, with Maharashtra and Telangana following closely at 33 and 43, respectively. States with an MMR below 100 (excluding Kerala) accounted for 52% of all births in 2019-22.
Ziqitza Healthcare Limited, having served over 1.5 million pregnant women, plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe institutional deliveries in India. Operating a 24-hour medical helpline and ambulance services via 108/102, the organization has been crucial in addressing emergencies for pregnant women. Similar services were offered by Ziqitza Rajasthan In the Past.
Mr. Naresh Jain – Co-Founder & Director – Government Projects, Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd, explained Maternal mortality rates in India have seen a consistent decline over the last decade, attributed to heightened maternal health awareness and increased accessibility to medical facilities. The availability of 108/102 ambulances has played a crucial role, encouraging women to seek professional medical care, contributing to more hospital deliveries with trained staff.
Improvements in healthcare infrastructure, specialized manpower availability, and increased investment in vaccination programs have also played pivotal roles in reducing maternal mortality rates. Sweta Mangal Ziqitza co-founder emphasizes that despite progress, stark statistics persist, with one woman in India succumbing to pregnancy-related complications every five minutes, leading to approximately 30,000 maternal deaths annually.
Ziqitza Health Care Limited, with its extensive experience in running 108/102 ambulance services since 2008, remains committed to providing robust healthcare services. The organization has significantly contributed to the Janani Shishu Suraksha Programme’s success, focusing on enhancing ambulance services in Tier II cities and rural areas to safeguard women and children, further commented by Sweta mangal.
Ziqitza Healthcare is a comprehensive healthcare solution, offering services such as Ambulance at Site, Medical Helplines, Mobile Medical units, Wellness at Workplace, Telehealth Services, and more. With a network comprising 3,300 ambulances, state-of-the-art Helpline centers, and medical mobile units, Ziqitza serves 2 customers every second. Ziqitza Healthcare’s pivotal role in reducing maternal mortality rates in India. Through innovative emergency maternity services and a 24-hour medical helpline, the organization has served over 1.5 million pregnant women, contributing to a significant decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). With a commitment to providing robust ambulance services, particularly in Tier II cities and rural areas, Ziqitza Limited continues to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of women and children under the Janani Shishu Suraksha Programme.
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