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Meghalaya sees over 55% fall in maternal deaths in five years, says CM Conrad Sangma
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 05:36 AM
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Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced that the state has achieved a more than 55% reduction in maternal deaths over the last five years, according to health department data.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters that Meghalaya has recorded a decline of over 55% in maternal deaths during the past five years, marking a significant improvement in women's health outcomes.
The figure comes from the state health department's monitoring of the maternal mortality ratio, which shows a steady downward trend since 2019.
State officials have linked the progress to expanded antenatal services, higher rates of institutional deliveries and ongoing training of frontline health workers, all aimed at reducing pregnancy‑related complications.
Sangma emphasized that the achievement reflects the government's continued focus on strengthening the public health system and pledged further investments to sustain and deepen the gains in maternal care.
The figure comes from the state health department's monitoring of the maternal mortality ratio, which shows a steady downward trend since 2019.
State officials have linked the progress to expanded antenatal services, higher rates of institutional deliveries and ongoing training of frontline health workers, all aimed at reducing pregnancy‑related complications.
Sangma emphasized that the achievement reflects the government's continued focus on strengthening the public health system and pledged further investments to sustain and deepen the gains in maternal care.