Nodal health officers have been designated to monitor the situation in Nashik, Amravati, Nandurbar, Yavatmal, Gadchiroli, Palghar and Gondia districts. (Express Photo) Nodal health officers have been designated to monitor the situation in Nashik, Amravati, Nandurbar, Yavatmal, Gadchiroli, Palghar and Gondia districts. (Express Photo)THE state health department has identified 25 blocks in seven districts in the tribal areas of Maharashtra where the infant mortality rate is more than the state average of 21 per 1,000 live births. During monsoon, there is a greater need to reach out to the high risk group as they do not voluntarily seek preventive measures, state health officials said. Project KushalPMC’s health department and Save the Children launched “Project Kushal” at 16 civic nursing homes to upgrade maternal and newborn care services.

Source: Indian Express July 02, 2017 19:52 UTC