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Assam Boosts Maternal Care with New Mother & Child Hospital at GMCH

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a dedicated Mother and Child Hospital at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital to strengthen maternal and child healthcare. The facility is equipped with modern infrastructure and aims to provide affordable, comprehensive services including antenatal care and neonatal intensive care. This initiative is part of the state government's sustained efforts to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate and Infant Mortality Rate. The government is also working to strengthen similar maternal care services across all districts to ensure equitable access.

Key Points: Assam Inaugurates Mother & Child Hospital to Reduce MMR & IMR

  • New hospital at Gauhati Medical College
  • Aims to reduce Maternal & Infant Mortality Rates
  • Equipped with modern infrastructure & specialized services
  • Part of broader district-level healthcare strengthening
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Taken another step towards strengthening maternal and child healthcare in Assam: CM Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates a dedicated Mother and Child Hospital at Gauhati Medical College to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare.

"Another promise delivered. The recently inaugurated Mother and Child Hospital will offer better and affordable treatment to my sisters and newborn Bhagins - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Feb 27

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government has taken another major step towards strengthening maternal and child healthcare with the inauguration of a dedicated Mother and Child Hospital at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the newly inaugurated facility will provide better and affordable healthcare services to women and newborns, and is part of the government's sustained efforts to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in the state.

"Another promise delivered. The recently inaugurated Mother and Child Hospital will offer better and affordable treatment to my sisters and newborn Bhagins and is part of our larger efforts to bring down MMR and IMR. Likewise, we are strengthening maternal care in all districts," Sarma said.

The Chief Minister said the new hospital is equipped with modern infrastructure and specialised medical services aimed at addressing the healthcare needs of pregnant women, mothers and infants.

The facility is expected to significantly reduce the burden on existing departments at GMCH while improving access to quality maternal and neonatal care.

Officials said the Mother and Child Hospital will offer comprehensive services, including antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, neonatal intensive care and emergency obstetric services.

The focus, they added, is on ensuring timely intervention and improving survival outcomes for both mothers and newborns.

Sarma highlighted that strengthening maternal and child health remains a top priority for the Assam government, noting that several initiatives have already yielded positive results in recent years.

He said the state has made notable progress in reducing maternal and infant mortality through expanded institutional deliveries, improved health infrastructure and targeted welfare schemes.

The Chief Minister added that similar facilities and services are being strengthened across districts to ensure equitable access to maternal healthcare, especially in rural and remote areas.

He said district hospitals and medical colleges are being upgraded with better equipment, trained manpower and referral systems.

Reiterating the government's commitment, Sarma said quality healthcare is not a privilege but a right, and the state is working to ensure that no mother or child is denied timely and affordable treatment.

The inauguration of the Mother and Child Hospital at GMCH is seen as a key milestone in Assam's broader healthcare reform agenda aimed at improving public health outcomes.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good initiative, no doubt. But the real test is in the implementation. We've seen announcements before. Will the "affordable" treatment truly be affordable for daily wage workers in rural areas? And what about the roads to reach this hospital in Guwahati from distant villages? Infrastructure must be holistic.
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Aditya G
Reducing MMR and IMR is a national priority. Assam has had challenges in the past, so focused efforts like this are commendable. The mention of strengthening care in all districts is crucial. Healthcare cannot be concentrated only in major cities. Hope this model is replicated successfully.
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Meera T
Finally! GMCH needed this expansion desperately. My sister had a high-risk pregnancy last year and the wait times were nerve-wracking. A dedicated facility with modern NICU can save so many little lives. Kudos to the team for getting this done. Now, please ensure it's clean and well-maintained.
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Sarah B
Investing in maternal and child health is one of the best investments a society can make. Healthy mothers raise healthy children who become productive citizens. The focus on emergency obstetric services is key. Hope the training for the staff is ongoing and top-notch.
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Karthik V
Promises are one thing, delivery is another. The CM says "another promise delivered." I appreciate the action, but let's track the data. In five years, will the MMR and IMR numbers show a significant, sustained drop? That's the metric that matters. The intent is good, execution is everything.

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