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Women & Children
 We are commited to working with women and children, the most vunerable sections of society.
More than a lakh (100000) women die in India every year from pregnancy related causes and an equal number suffer moderate to severe morbidities.
The high level of maternal mortality is distressing because the majority of these deaths can be averted (with proper maternal care or effective referral). In terms of its impact, poor health has repercussions not only for the woman but also for her entire family.
Women with poor health status are more likely to give birth to low birth weight infants, less likely to be able to feed and care adequately for their children and are less capable of pursuing gainful social, economic or community related activities.
Understanding the centrality of a woman's health to her household's well being and also supporting the household to care for their children is the essence of this component of the mission statement. |
