364 birthing centres in Gandaki Province

Summary

Gandaki Province has established 364 birthing centres, reducing home deliveries to less than 200 annually and achieving 89% institutional births through improved healthcare facilities and awareness.

Key Points
  • Gandaki Province now has 364 birthing centres.
  • Home deliveries have declined to less than 200 per year in the province.
  • There are 18 hospitals with surgical delivery services and 52 facilities for critical delivery.
  • The province aims to achieve complete institutional delivery and currently records 89% births in health institutions.
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