India, Dec. 7 -- Citizen participation is necessary to strengthen the healthcare system and prevent maternal and child deaths in the tribal-dominated Melghat region in Amravati district, secretary of the public health department Nipun Vinayak said on Saturday.

"Along with the creation of necessary facilities to prevent maternal and child mortality, the health system needs to be strengthened at the village level, with active participation of citizens," a press release issued by the district collectorate said, quoting Vinayak's address during a review meeting comprising officials from six teams which toured different regions of Melghat on Friday. The teams visited the region to assess health infrastructure and address malnutrition, pursuan...