UNFPA honours India for maternal health and family planning; lauds 70% cut in MMR
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Health Ministry said UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem felicitated Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, recognising India's progress in maternal health and family planning.
Summary
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recognised India's progress in maternal health and family planning. UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem felicitated Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava with a plaque and certificate and commended India for reducing its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) by 70% between 2000 and 2020. The Ministry cited programmes such as SUMAN, PMSMA and the Midwifery Services Initiative.
Key facts
- Announced
- 9 Oct 2024
- By
- UNFPA; Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem
- Felicitated
- Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava
- Recognition
- MMR reduced by 70% between 2000 and 2020
- Programmes
- SUMAN, PMSMA, Midwifery Services Initiative
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By how much did India reduce its Maternal Mortality Ratio between 2000 and 2020, as commended by UNFPA in October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 70%
PIB (9 Oct 2024): Dr Kanem commended India's efforts in reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) by an impressive 70% between 2000 and 2020.
Who, as Executive Director of UNFPA, felicitated India's Union Health Secretary for progress in maternal health (PIB, 9 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — Dr Natalia Kanem
PIB (9 Oct 2024): Dr Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, felicitated Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava; Andrea M. Wojnar is the UNFPA India Representative.