The researchers previously documented significant decreases in chlorpyrifos concentrations in maternal personal and indoor air samples among pregnant African-American and Dominican women from New York City after the 2000
The World Bank has said that the maternal mortality ratios in four countries, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan are still 2 to 4 times higher than the millennium development goals (MDG) set for 2015, however, Sri Lank has shown an improved performance.
This report highlights that the region faces enormous challenges in addressing inequalities in reproductive health of poor women, and focuses on the risks they face. This phenomenon perpetuates an inter-generational cycle of poverty.
Himachal was better placed in Infant and Maternal Mortality Rate compared to national and international standards, Health Minister Rajiv Bindal told State Assembly here on Tuesday.
In an ambitious plan that is projected to usher radical changes in the area of maternal and child care, the State government on Wednesday announced a Rs 180-crore twin-scheme that would ensure special care for the girl child after birth and of the mother since conception.
Encouraged by the response to Nanhi Chhaan, a project to check female foeticide and to promote green cover in Punjab, the Punjab government has agreed to support the initiative.
