The latest estimate released by the United Nations shows India to be one of the countries that has demonstrated steady progress in reducing child mortality. The maternal health picture, however, is less reassuring. The measurable gains in child survival are not matched by the numbers in maternal mortality. The maternal mortality ratio had fallen from 508 in 1990 to 116 per 100,000 live births in 2023. The improvements in immunisation, neonatal care, and child health programmes have evidently not been replicated in the maternal healthcare setup.

Source: The Telegraph April 03, 2026 01:29 UTC