SUMAN launched at District Hospital, Chandel
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 15 2022:
District Health Society, Chandel and District Hospital, Chandel jointly organised the launch programme of Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) at the district hospital on Wednesday.
SUMAN focuses on assured delivery of maternal and new-born healthcare services encompassing wider access to free and quality services, zero tolerance for denial of services, assured management of complications along with respect for women's autonomy, dignity, feelings, choices and preferences, etc.
Hospital CMO Dr Serthani launched SUMAN and explained its importance while calling on the married people, especially expecting mothers to take advantage of the scheme.
SUMAN DNO Dr Ps Shangreihow explained about SUMAN and its benefits and further informed that under SUMAN, expecting mothers will have free ambulance services (102 or 108); minimum four antenatal check-ups; normal or C-section delivery; medicines, lab tests for mother (from conception to 6 months after delivery) and baby up to 1 year; proper care with respect and dignity; grievance redressal mechanism (Toll-free No 104), all free of cost.