Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)?

1) Pregnant women can now avail of a special antenatal check-up in their second or third trimesters at Government health facilities.
2) It is not compulsory for private sector doctor to participate.
- Published on 08 Nov 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • The nationwide programme will provide fixed day assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care to pregnant women on the 9th of every month.
  • Pregnant women can now avail of a special antenatal check-up in their second or third trimesters at Government health facilities provided by gynaecology specialists/ physicians with support from private sector doctors to supplement the efforts of the Government sector.
  • These services including ultrasound, blood and urine tests will be provided in addition to the routine antenatal check-ups at the identified health facility/outreach in both rural and urban areas.
  • One of the aims is to identify and follow-up on high risk pregnancies in order to reduce MMR and IMR.
  • It is a voluntary scheme and private sector doctors are urged to contribute to it.

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