Health officials stress timely check-ups to prevent maternal deaths during pregnancy
Ferozepur, March 11, 2026: : The Health Department is committed to providing better healthcare facilities to pregnant women and preventing maternal deaths, said Civil Surgeon Dr. Rajiv Parashar while chairing a Maternal Death Review meeting in Ferozepur.
Dr. Parashar stated that if a pregnant woman dies during pregnancy, during delivery, or within 42 days after childbirth due to any reason, the Health Department conducts a Maternal Death Review to investigate the causes and identify gaps in treatment or healthcare services.
During the meeting, District Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mandeep Kaur informed that doctors who treated the pregnant woman, concerned health workers, ASHA workers and family members of the deceased are included in the review process. This helps in a detailed analysis of the circumstances leading to the death so that such incidents can be prevented in the future. Necessary instructions were also issued to health staff in this regard.
Health workers, including ANMs and ASHA workers, were also briefed about the danger signs during pregnancy and childbirth so that timely medical intervention can be ensured.
Members of the review committee included District Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mandeep Kaur, Assistant Civil Surgeon Dr. Sushma Thakkar, District Immunization Officer Dr. Meenakshi Dhingra, and gynecologists Dr. Richa and Dr. Tushti. The main objective of the investigation was to identify reasons behind maternal deaths and take preventive measures to avoid such cases in the future.
District Mass Media Officer Sanjeev Sharma emphasized that early registration of pregnant women is essential so that timely medical check-ups can help prevent complications and ensure safe delivery.