Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Civil Surgeon: HIV, Syphilis Testing Crucial for Pregnant Women's Health
The doctor in charge of health in Saran, India, wants all pregnant women to get tested for HIV and syphilis.
These tests are free and help keep both the mother and baby healthy.
If a woman has either disease and doesn't know, it could be passed to her baby, which can make the baby very sick.
The doctor encourages women to get tested early to help protect their health and their babies'.
Saran civil surgeon Dr. Sagar Dulal Sinha emphasizes HIV and syphilis testing for pregnant women.
Testing is the first step towards responsible motherhood, according to the civil surgeon.
Undetected infections can be transmitted to the child, causing serious health problems or death.
Free testing for HIV and syphilis is available at all government health centers.
Health workers are raising awareness about these tests in villages.
- Who
- Dr. Sagar Dulal Sinha, the Saran civil surgeon.
- What
- Civil Surgeon advocates for HIV and syphilis testing for pregnant women to protect both mother and child.
- When
- The statement was made on Monday.
- Where
- Chhapra, Saran (India)
- Why
- To prevent transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to child, and to safeguard the mother's health.
- Civil Surgeon
- Dr. Sagar Dulal Sinha
- Location
- Chhapra, Saran
- Focus
- HIV and Syphilis testing for pregnant women
- Availability
- Free testing at government health centers
- Awareness
- Health workers creating awareness in villages