Observation of PMSMA at Socunoma Health and Wellness Centre on June 9. (Photo Courtesy: CMO office, Dimapur)
Dimapur, June 9 (MExN): The 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is being observed across the country on June 9, with Dimapur district joining the nationwide commemoration by offering special antenatal care (ANC) services to pregnant mothers at all health units under the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Launched in 2016, PMSMA is a flagship initiative aimed at ensuring safe motherhood and reducing maternal and infant mortality through comprehensive, quality antenatal checkups conducted on the 9th of every month, stated a press release issue by the IEC Bureau Section Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur.
Dr Rongsennungla, District Programme Officer (RCH/UIP), Dimapur, has urged all pregnant women in the district to avail the free ANC checkups held monthly on the 9th at all Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and the District Hospital.
“At District Hospital Dimapur, pregnant women are provided free laboratory tests including VDRL, blood grouping, Hb%, HIV, HCV, HBV, urine test for sugar and protein and ESR,” she informed. Similar free tests are also available at UPHCs and CHCs, along with free medicines such as IFA tablets, calcium, and Vitamin D.
The programme also offers free counselling on nutrition, institutional delivery, birth preparedness, and identification of danger signs during pregnancy, with special focus on managing high-risk pregnancies.
Dr Rongsennungla stated that over the last decade, PMSMA has significantly improved access to quality maternal healthcare in Dimapur district.
She appealed to ASHAs, ANMs, and community leaders to mobilise and encourage all pregnant women, particularly those who have missed regular checkups, to visit their nearest PHC, CHC, District Hospital on the 9th of every month for complete ANC services.
