The objective of SUMAN scheme recently launched by the Government is t...
• Aiming zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths in India, the Union Government launched the Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) scheme, under which pregnant women, mothers up to 6 months after delivery, and all sick newborns will be able to avail free healthcare benefits. The initiative aims at assuring dignified, respectful and quality health care at no cost and zero tolerance for denial of services for every woman and newborn visiting the public health facility in order to end all preventable maternal and newborn deaths. It also provides a positive birth experience to both mother and infant. Hence option (b) is the correct answer.
• The scheme will largely help in bringing down maternal and infant mortality rates in the country. Under the scheme, the beneficiaries visiting public health facilities are entitled to several free services. These include at least four antenatal check-ups that also includes one checkup during the 1st trimester, at least one checkup under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, Iron Folic Acid supplementation, Tetanus Diptheria injection and other components of comprehensive ANC package and six home-based newborn care visits.
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The objective of SUMAN scheme recently launched by the Government is t...
Objective of SUMAN Scheme:
The objective of the SUMAN (Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan) scheme recently launched by the Government is to provide quality healthcare at zero cost to pregnant women, new mothers, and newborns.
Key Points:
- The scheme aims to ensure that every pregnant woman and newborn receive good quality care during pregnancy, delivery, and the postnatal period.
- It covers free services such as antenatal check-ups, institutional delivery, C-section, postnatal care, newborn care, and management of sick newborns.
- The scheme also includes free transport between home and health facility, drugs, diagnostics, and diet during the stay at the health facility.
- It is a part of the government's efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality rates and improve access to healthcare services for women and newborns, especially in rural and underserved areas.
- By providing healthcare services at zero cost, the SUMAN scheme aims to encourage more pregnant women and new mothers to seek medical care without financial constraints.
Overall, the SUMAN scheme plays a crucial role in promoting maternal and child health by ensuring that pregnant women, new mothers, and newborns receive the necessary healthcare services without worrying about the financial burden.