Archive · 26 Jun 2025
MP's Infant Deaths Higher in Villages, Maternal Deaths in Cities: Report
Imagine a health checkup in a place called Madhya Pradesh.
Sadly, babies in the countryside are dying more often than in cities.
The report shows that Madhya Pradesh has a very high rate of babies dying compared to other places in India.
Even though the government spends more money in the cities, a lot of mothers are dying in city hospitals too.
Experts think that the government is not spending money the right way, and that’s why people are not getting the care they need, especially in the countryside.
Madhya Pradesh has the highest Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India at 40.
Rural areas in Madhya Pradesh have a higher IMR than urban areas, with rates of 43 and 28 respectively.
60% of maternal deaths in Madhya Pradesh occur in Government Medical Colleges, located in urban areas.
The report suggests an imbalance in public health, with differing outcomes in urban and rural settings.
Experts believe that the disparity in health outcomes reflects a lopsided allocation of funds.
- Who
- The report affects infants and mothers in Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- The Sample Registration System (SRS) report highlights high infant mortality in rural Madhya Pradesh and maternal deaths in urban areas.
- When
- The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) report was released in June 2025.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- The health outcomes reflect a lopsided fund allocation and shortcomings in urban healthcare delivery.
Expert Analysis
Government Report
Urban vs Rural Health Outcomes
Expert Analysis
Rural MP has a higher IMR than urban MP.
Government Report
Urban areas have more maternal deaths.
Fund Allocation
Expert Analysis
Poor fund utilization and failure of the public health system
Government Report
Lopsided fund allocation
- IMR in Madhya Pradesh
- 40
- National Average IMR
- 26
- Rural IMR in MP
- 43
- Urban IMR in MP
- 28
- Maternal deaths in government medical colleges
- 60%