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Assam Maternal Mortality Rate Plummets to 84, Outperforming National Average
✍️ NDTV
🗓 26 Jun 2026, 10:31 PM
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Assam has achieved a significant reduction in its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), dropping from 480 to 84, a rate now lower than the national average.
Assam has reported a substantial decrease in its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), with the figure plummeting from 480 to 84. This significant improvement means the state's MMR now stands below the national average.
The sharp decline indicates successful interventions and improved healthcare services aimed at maternal well-being within the state. The previous rate of 480 was considerably higher than the current national benchmark.
This achievement positions Assam as a leading state in reducing maternal deaths, reflecting progress in healthcare infrastructure and accessibility for pregnant women.
The sharp decline indicates successful interventions and improved healthcare services aimed at maternal well-being within the state. The previous rate of 480 was considerably higher than the current national benchmark.
This achievement positions Assam as a leading state in reducing maternal deaths, reflecting progress in healthcare infrastructure and accessibility for pregnant women.