Tamil Nadu Sees Another Drop in Maternal Mortality Ratio

Quick Summary

• Tamil Nadu’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) dropped to 35 per 1,00,000 live births in 2021-2023, down from 38 in the prior period (2020-2022).
• The state now has the second-lowest MMR in india, with Kerala and Andhra Pradesh leading at an MMR of 30.
• India’s overall MMR stands at 88.
• Dr. A. Somasundaram attributed the decline to sustained efforts and new initiatives improving maternal health services.
• Focus areas include identifying risks during pregnancy and ensuring all deliveries occur in medical facilities rather than homes through intensified tracking systems.
• Former Public Health Director K. Kolandasamy emphasized addressing inequities at district levels for underserved areas like hill districts or regions lacking medical college hospitals.
• Recommendations included recruiting specialists for remote areas through walk-in interviews and creating midwifery cadet roles under nursing staff to improve patient care ratios effectively.

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