Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) - Reduce MMR & IMR

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)?

1) It is aimed to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.
2) Counselling pregnant women is not a part of the scheme.
- Published on 08 Nov 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is aimed to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates through safe pregnancies and safe deliveries.
  • The national programme will provide special free antenatal care to about 3 crore pregnant women across the country in order to detect and prevent high risk pregnancies.
  • The scheme is targeting women who have not received or dropped out of ANC check-ups and a minimum package of investigations and medicines such as IFA and calcium supplements would be provided to all pregnant women attending the PMSMA clinics.
  • Apart from diagnostic and treatment services, counselling pregnant women is critical especially in cases of high-risk pregnancies. Counselling will also be done.

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