India has been making strides in maternal and child health outcomes. Frontline workers like ASHA and ANM have played a central role by improving accessibility, generating awareness and enhancing service utilisation for antenatal and prenatal care.
There is still considerable ground to cover to ensure accessibility, availability and affordability of quality maternal and child healthcare.
Take this quiz to find out how India fares in these aspects.
What is the Infant Mortality Rate of India?
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28
As of 2021, the IMR in India is 28 per 1,000 live births.
What percentage of women suffer from mental health issues during pregnancy and postpartum?
20%-30%
A significant number of Indian women suffer from peri- and postpartum depression that goes undiagnosed and untreated.
What is the out-of-pocket-expenditure for a delivery in a public healthcare facility?
Rs 2,900
Institutional deliveries incur a significant cost both in public and private healthcare facilities.
How many gynaecologists work in rural Community Health Centres all over India?
1,433
against a requirement of 5,481.
How many beneficiaries has the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana reached?
1.67 crore
The PMMVY is a centrally sponsored scheme that offers a cash incentive of Rs 5000 for pregnant and lactating mothers.
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