Archive · 24 Dec 2025
NHM Seeks Report on 409 Child Deaths in Chhatarpur
In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, a lot of babies died in the last eight months.
The health department is trying to find out why.
They think some babies got sick, some had problems during birth, and some were born with issues.
The National Health Mission wants a report to understand what happened and how to make things better.
The health officer is looking into it and will share the details later.
NHM directed Chhatarpur health authorities to submit a report on 409 child deaths.
Deaths occurred between April and September, raising concerns about health services.
District Health Officer RP Gupta is investigating the causes, including jaundice and birth complications.
NHM seeks to identify gaps in the health system and improve services.
Final report and official details will be shared after the investigation is complete.
- Who
- National Health Mission (NHM) and Chhatarpur Health Department
- What
- Investigation into 409 child deaths
- When
- Between April and September
- Where
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To determine the causes of the deaths and assess the health services
- Location
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Time Period
- April to September
- Number of Deaths
- 409
- Investigating Body
- National Health Mission (NHM)
- District Health Officer
- RP Gupta
- Block Medical Units
- 8
- Delivery Centres
- 40
- High-Risk Cases
- 10 percent