Quality healthcare services for pregnant women in Telangana are drawing attention from neighboring states. According to Health Minister T Harish Rao, 8,300 pregnant women from neighboring states underwent deliveries in government hospitals in the last six months.
Taking part in the ‘Cuddles Mrs MOM’ event organized by the senior obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr K Shilpi Reddy, he stated that a large number of pregnant women from border districts of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, and Karnataka prefer facilities in government hospitals of Telangana.
Harish Rao also urged private hospitals to contribute to the cause of reducing unnecessary C-sections, noting that “at the moment, 44 percent of C-sections are taking place in government hospitals while the rest are in private healthcare facilities. Avoiding unnecessary C-sections is a collective responsibility and I hope private hospitals also contribute to the cause.”
Prior to the formation of Telangana State, only 33% of deliveries were made in government hospitals, which had now increased to 66 percent, the Health Minister said.
The Chief Minister prioritized providing quality services to the people by strengthening the health sector. As a result, he said that doctors and other staff should take steps to provide quality care.
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The state government is working to provide comprehensive healthcare to pregnant women in government hospitals. “To ensure safe and normal deliveries, we are also planning to provide mental healthcare facilities, Yoga classes, AYUSH preventive care and midwifery services to pregnant women in government hospitals. In due course, all these services will be available,” he further said.
The state government is also aiming to eliminate measles and rubella by 2025. As a result, immediate steps should be taken to prevent and detect such incidents. The government was working to eliminate tuberculosis in Telangana by 2025.
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