Patna: The state government has decided to celebrate ‘Family Planning Day’ at 21 every month from September 21, Minister of Health Mangal Pandey said on Sunday.
This step is to create awareness about family planning at the community level.
Various activities will be held today in all health units to promote methods and contraceptives based on fertility awareness.
“In this initiative, the case of unwanted pregnancy, maternal mortality, death and neonatal complications associated with the birth of children can be reduced.
With awareness and acceptance of family planning among people, health workers will reduce the amount of unsafe abortion in the country Part.
Special attention will be given to target groups such as women who have been identified having high-risk pregnancies and newly married couples, “Pandey said.
“The decline in maternal and infant mortality and prevention of HIV infection wants to increase women’s empowerment and assistance in the social and economic development of women,” he added.
Pandey said if the couple who were interested in choosing one of the family planning options on September 21, then all settings would be made to provide them facilities.
“To ensure the success of the implementation of family planning days, preparations have been completed in the district.
Likewise, under the Pradhan Mantri Sureshit Matritva Abhiyan, the arrangement for counseling for pregnant women will be ensured to all health facilities on the 9th of each month.
The women and family coming For ANC examination (antenatal care) will be made to know the steps related to the family related to the family, “said Minister.
Ashas and Jeevika Didi will have an important role in implementing this initiative because they will list rows of rural and urban women.
Family day plans on the 21st of each month in Bihar
