Union Minister Stresses Importance of Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancies on World Population Day

Union Minister Anupriya Patel emphasized healthy pregnancy spacing for improved maternal and child health at a meeting with public health experts on World Population Day. The event focused on challenges and strategies for achieving effective reproductive health practices in India.

In a noteworthy observation of World Population Day, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel chaired a meeting with public health experts on Friday, spotlighting the importance of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies. The event's theme, "Reaching the Last Mile for Ensuring Healthy Timing and Spacing between Pregnancies: Issues and Challenges," was highlighted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's press release.

During the meeting, Patel stated, "Adequately spaced pregnancies can significantly enhance maternal and child health outcomes, reduce health risks, and empower women and families to make informed choices about their reproductive health." She noted the government's success in reducing maternal mortality from over 130 to 97 per one-lakh births.

Patel also referenced various government initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan and Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyan as evidence of ongoing efforts to address these issues. She stressed the importance of men's involvement in family planning and an effective communication strategy for achieving national development goals by 2047.

(With inputs from agencies.)