Ludhiana, April 25 -- The district has clocked an improvement in maternal health indicators this year, as the maternal mortality rate (MMR) dropped from 101 last year to 94 in 2024-25, according to data unveiled by the district health department. This marks the lowest MMR in the last four years for Ludhiana and is 11.7% lower than the state's MMR of 105. Notably, the current MMR is also below the national average of 97.

Notably, the maternal mortality rate refers to the number of maternal deaths per one lakh live births. It reflects the effectiveness of maternal healthcare services and is considered a key indicator of a region's public health status. Maternal deaths, on the other hand, represent the actual number of women who die during ...