District-level maternal death review meeting held to enhance accountability and prevent avoidable fatalities
A comprehensive district-level review meeting on maternal deaths was conducted by the district administration.
City Air News
Jan 2, 2026 02:05
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Ludhiana, January 2, 2025: A comprehensive district-level review meeting on maternal deaths was conducted by the district administration.
Assistant Commissioner Dr. Pragati Verma led the meeting that aimed to thoroughly examine all reported cases of maternal mortality in the district, with a strong emphasis on identifying systemic gaps and ensuring accountability across the healthcare delivery chain.
Key stakeholders actively participated in the deliberations, including Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers, treating doctors, representatives from private hospitals, Senior Medical Officers (SMOs), District Family Welfare Officer (DFPO) Dr. Amanpreet, and Shweta Sharma.
Each maternal death was meticulously scrutinized, focusing on critical aspects such as provision of adequate antenatal care, timely identification and management of high-risk pregnancies and effectiveness of referral mechanisms and stabilization procedures. Strict adherence to established clinical protocols and guidelines
During the meeting, wherever lapses, delays, or instances of negligence were identified—whether at the community, facility, or referral level—stern observations were made.
Dr. Pragati Verma issued clear directions for immediate corrective actions, including enhanced training for frontline workers, stricter enforcement of protocols, and improved inter-facility coordination between public and private health institutions.
The Assistant Commissioner underscored the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards avoidable maternal deaths, reiterating the commitment to strengthening maternal healthcare services. Emphasis was placed on proactive measures, such as regular monitoring of high-risk cases by ASHA workers and SMOs, timely referrals, and community awareness drives to promote institutional deliveries.
This review meeting reflects the district administration's resolute efforts to reduce maternal mortality and safeguard the health of mothers, aligning with national goals for safer motherhood.
