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Haryana to launch 'Surakshit Janani Maa' campaign on Nov 16 to identify high-risk pregnancies, prevent maternal deaths

Panchkula, Nov 12 (UNI) The Haryana government will conduct special antenatal screenings across government health facilities from November 16 to December 15 under its month-long "Surakshit Janani Maa" campaign, aiming to identify high-risk pregnancies early and prevent avoidable maternal deaths, an official spokesperson said here on Thursday.
Under the campaign, pregnant women will undergo antenatal check-ups, while those with high-risk pregnancies will be registered, screened and provided timely medical care.
The spokesperson said daily health camps would be organised at designated government health facilities, including district civil hospitals, First Referral Units (FRUs) and sub-divisional hospitals.
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