Chandigarh, June 16 -- Stating that the State Health Department has achieved a notable milestone in maternal health, Haryana's Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao on Sunday said that according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Special Bulletin on maternal mortality in India (2020-22), the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the state has declined from 106 (2019-21) to 89, a remarkable 17-point improvement. The state's MMR fell from 106 to 89 over the two-year period, marking a key milestone in its journey towards safer motherhood. The figure is marginally above the national average of 88.
The state Health Minister said: "This achievement reflects the state's sustained efforts to strengthen maternal healthcare servi...