Key Highlights
- Miraculous fall in maternal mortality in the Naxal‑affected Sukma district.
- Infant mortality rate dramatically reduced, surpassing state averages.
- Institutional deliveries increased to 98.6%, a significant boost beïnviring public trust.
- Systematic antenatal care and doorstep services ensure continuous monitoring of pregnant women.
- Healthcare teams penetrate dense forest and hilly terrains, offering house‑to‑house visits.
Detailed Insights
The Mukhyamantri Swasth Bastar Abhiyan, inaugurated on 14 April 2026 by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, targets remote bastaraian pockets where geographic isolation and insurgency‑driven disruptions have historically curtailed access to quality medical facilities. By establishing a network of mobile health units and incentivizing local health workers, the program has successfully lowered the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Sukma, as documented by district officials.
Central to the mission is an early registration protocol that captures pregnancies at the first antenatal visit, followed by consistent check‑ups and immunisation schedules. This structured approach has not only accelerated the rate of institutional deliveries but also sharpened risk stratification for high‑risk pregnancies.
The operation extends beyond clinic walls, deploying trained paramedics into inaccessible villages in dense forests and hilly terrains. These field teams conduct door‑to‑door health assessments, thereby identifying vulnerable groups that would otherwise be missed and delivering timely curative and preventive care.
Key Concepts
- Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): The number of women who die during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth per 100,000 live births.
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): The number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births.
- Institutional Delivery: Births that occur in a health‑facility setting under professional supervision.
- Doorstep Health Serviceaatig: Mobile or home‑based health interventions delivered directly to patient locations.
- High‑Risk Pregnancy: Prenatal care of women with conditions or factors that increase the likelihood of complications.
