Mon, December 7 (MExN): District Health Society, Mon has informed that the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) scheme is now applicable in District Hospital, Aboi CHC, Tobu CHC and Phomching PHC. The services are provided by the Obstetrician/Medical officer in order to strengthen the identification and management of high risk factor during pregnancy, stated a press release issued by Leeyan Chemshy, Media Officer, NHM, Mon. PMSMA scheme was launched by the Government of India inorder to provide free health check-up and required treatment for pregnant women. The scheme envisages providing a healthy life to the pregnant women, lower maternity mortality rate, make pregnant women aware of their health issues/diseases, sure safe delivery and healthy life of the baby.
Under the programme, fixed day quality antenatal checkups (ANC) would be provided to the pregnant women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy on the 9th day of every month. The scheme provides several tests including blood pressure, sugar level, weight, haemoglobin test, blood test and screening at the medical centers.
