Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health Services
Q. Which of the following services are provided under Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health Services?
1) New-born Stabilization Units
2) Kangaroo Mother Care Units
3) Home Based New-born care- Published on 24 Nov 16a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
Government is focussing on strengthening of delivery points for providing comprehensive and quality Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) Services.
They are ensuring essential new-born care at all delivery points, establishment of Special New-born Care Units (SNCU), New-born Stabilization Units (NBSU) and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) units for care of sick and small babies.
Home Based New-born Care (HBNC) is being provided by ASHAs to improve child rearing practices.
India New-born Action Plan (IANP) was launched in 2014 to make concerted efforts towards attainment of the goals of “Single Digit Neonatal Mortality Rate” and “Single Digit Stillbirth Rate”, by 2030.
