Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh launches plan to reduce maternal, infant deaths
The Andhra Pradesh government is making a special plan to help moms and babies stay healthy.
They want to stop babies from dying, especially in the first month after they are born.
The government is sending teams of doctors to hospitals to check how well they are taking care of moms and babies.
These teams will look for problems and suggest ways to make things better.
The government is working with Unicef and the World Health Organization to make this plan.
They want to make sure all moms and babies get the best care possible.
Andhra Pradesh government is formulating a special action plan to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
District-wise inspection teams of three doctors each will assess healthcare services and identify gaps.
Special emphasis is placed on neonatal care, with 16 out of 19 infant deaths occurring within the first 28 days.
The initiative is supported by Unicef and WHO, following the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) framework.
Inspection teams will visit government hospitals and collect data on services provided to pregnant women, newborns, and children up to five years of age.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh state government, with support from Unicef and WHO
- What
- Launch of a special action plan to reduce maternal and infant mortality
- When
- Announced on Wednesday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To identify and address key causes of maternal and infant deaths, particularly neonatal deaths
- Infant mortality rate in Andhra Pradesh
- 19 per 1,000 live births
- National infant mortality rate
- 25 per 1,000 live births
- Neonatal deaths in Andhra Pradesh
- 16 out of 19 infant deaths
- Key focus of the action plan
- Neonatal care and deaths within first 28 days
- Organizations supporting the initiative
- Unicef and World Health Organization (WHO)
- Framework being followed
- India Newborn Action Plan (INAP)
- Composition of inspection teams
- Three doctors each, including paediatricians, gynaecologists, and SPM specialists