Bihar to Launch Online System to Record Every Stillbirth and Its Causes

Bihar's health department announced a new initiative to monitor all stillbirths through an online portal. The system will require hospitals and maternity centers to enter data for each case, including medical and demographic details, to create a comprehensive record of infant loss.
The digital platform is designed to standardise reporting across the state, enabling analysts to identify common risk factors and regional patterns. By aggregating this information, officials hope to formulate targeted interventions that can reduce the stillbirth rate over time.
Implementation is slated to begin in the coming months, with training sessions planned for healthcare workers to ensure accurate data entry. The department has indicated that the collected insights will inform policy revisions and resource allocation for maternal and child health programmes.
Health experts view the move as a step towards evidence‑based governance, noting that systematic tracking is essential for addressing preventable causes of stillbirths.