India, July 4 -- LUCKNOW Pregnant women in the state capital can avail free ultrasound services at private centres with the help of e-Rupee vouchers. The facility, part of the Pradhanmantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), aims to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women and reduce maternal mortality, said health authorities on Thursday.

The health department has partnered with 75 private centres in the district to provide the free services to patients.

The service has been extended to primary health centres (PHCs) in addition to district hospitals and community health centres. The move aims to make ultrasound services more accessible to pregnant women, especially those living in rural or far-flung areas, they informed.

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