India records major gains in maternal, child health and nutrition in NFHS-6: Health Ministry

May 29, 2026 5:41 PM

India records major gains in maternal, child health and nutrition in NFHS-6: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Friday released the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), highlighting significant improvements in maternal and child healthcare, nutrition, immunisation coverage and financial protection across the country during 2023-24. Conducted by the MoHFW with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, as the nodal agency, the survey covered nearly 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts and provides key data on populatio...

India has shifted from curative to preventive healthcare: Nadda at NCW Foundation Day programme

January 31, 2026 1:35 AM

India has shifted from curative to preventive healthcare: Nadda at NCW Foundation Day programme

India has moved from a predominantly curative healthcare approach to a preventive and promotive model under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister J.P Nadda said on Friday, citing sharp improvements in maternal and child health indicators. Addressing the Foundation Day programme of the National Commission for Women (NCW), the Health Minister said India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio has declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–15 to 88 per lakh live births, ...

Planned parenthood vital for maternal, child health: JP Nadda on World Population Day

July 11, 2025 3:17 PM

Planned parenthood vital for maternal, child health: JP Nadda on World Population Day

Planned parenthood is essential for achieving better maternal and child health outcomes, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Friday, marking World Population Day. Observed every year on July 11, World Population Day aims to raise awareness about population-related issues. This year’s theme is “Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy for the Health and Well-being of Mother and Child.” “World Population Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about family planning and renew our co...