Chandigarh, Aug 30 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the state government is implementing a system to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and ensure timely, quality healthcare services for pregnant women.
The government aims to register every pregnant woman in the state on the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ portal and continuously monitor their health throughout pregnancy, during delivery and during the post-partum period, according to an official statement issued here.
In the statement, the chief minister said the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ portal, a state-level command centre and a maternal and child health helpline will be integrated through tech-based interventions.
The integrated system will help ensure better healthcare services for pregnant women, timely identification of high-risk pregnancies and prompt referral to higher-level health facilities whenever required, he said.
Saini said every pregnant woman will be mandatorily registered and provided a unique ‘SAMRIDDHI ID’, enabling all information related to her pregnancy to be securely maintained at a single place. The system will cover women receiving treatment at government hospitals as well as private facilities and medical colleges.
Under the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ system, high-risk pregnancies will be identified on time, with ANMs (auxiliary nursing midwives), doctors and health officials receiving alerts regarding necessary examinations, upcoming deliveries, follow-ups and other services.
Women with high-risk pregnancies will be contacted at regular intervals, while those with normal pregnancies will be contacted every three months.
As the expected date of delivery approaches, the frequency of contact and monitoring will be increased to ensure immediate assistance in case of an emergency.
Saini said a ‘Maternal and Child Health Call Centre’ will be established at the state level. Trained nurses at the centre will provide health-related guidance to pregnant women, identify risks and, whenever required, assist them in reaching appropriate health facilities.
If a woman is subsequently identified as having a high-risk condition, the information will immediately be shared with the command centre and updated on the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ Portal.
The chief minister said timely treatment and appropriate referrals are critical for maternal and child health. Through ‘SAMRIDDHI’, better coordination will be ensured at district and state levels to facilitate referral of high-risk pregnant women to appropriate health institutions.
Women will be informed about suitable hospitals for delivery based on their health condition. The process of referrals will also be streamlined.
Under the National Health Mission, a six-seat ‘SAMRIDDHI Command Centre’ will operate in two shifts. The centre will monitor data, alerts, referrals and follow-ups related to maternal and child health services across the state.
At the district level, monitoring of maternal and child health services will also be strengthened through dedicated nursing staff.
Saini said the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ portal will be developed in accordance with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission standards and integrated with other health portals. Birth registration will also be linked with the ‘SAMRIDDHI ID’ to facilitate better monitoring of the health of the child after birth.
He said the government’s objective is not merely to collect data, but to ensure that every pregnant woman receives the right care at the right time. PTI SUN ARB ARB
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