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Maharashtra makes reporting of child deaths in pvt hospitals within 24 hrs mandatory

The state has reduced its neonatal mortality rate to 11 deaths per 1,000 live births and the under-five mortality rate to 16 deaths per 1,000 live births, surpassing the national targets set for 2030. However, authorities said incomplete reporting from private healthcare institutions has resulted in gaps in mortality data. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 44 days ago

Pune records sharp decline in infant & child mortality; civic body targets vulnerable pockets

the infant mortality rate (IMR), which measures the deaths of children under one year per 1,000 live births, fell from 16.81 in 2021 to 5.62 in 2025. (FILE)

Published 59 days ago

Maharashtra sets up state vaccination task force to strengthen immunisation programme

Maharashtra sets up state vaccination task force to strengthen immunisation programme

Published 72 days ago

India's sustained efforts driving sharp decline in child mortality: UN Report

India's sustained efforts driving sharp decline in child mortality: UN Report

Published 119 days ago

517 child deaths reported in Pune in 11 Months

PMC health officials claim that poor prenatal and postnatal care, malnutrition, infectious diseases, pre-term birth complications, birth asphyxia, and lack of timely medical support are among the main causes. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 454 days ago

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