Lumbini Province Launches 'Safe Motherhood Campaign' to Curb Maternal and Neonatal Mortality
Summary
Lumbini Province has launched the 'Safe Motherhood Campaign' to reduce maternal and newborn mortality by enhancing healthcare services, free testing, and respectful care.
Key Points
- Lumbini Province government launched the 'Safe Motherhood Campaign' targeting reduction of maternal and newborn mortality.
- The campaign includes free lab and USG testing packages at different pregnancy stages and emphasizes respectful care.
- Antenatal care coverage is 82%, institutional deliveries 87%, but postnatal care is only 66%, showing service continuity challenges.
- A monthly incentive of NPR 2,000 is provided to women completing 100% of prescribed prenatal check-ups under the campaign.
