Union Minister Anupriya Patel Hosts Family Planning Meeting with Health Experts

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, emphasized the significance of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies in a meeting with public health experts. The meeting, held in observance of World Population Day, focused on the theme, “Reaching the Last Mile for Ensuring Healthy Timing and Spacing between Pregnancies: Issues and Challenges.”

Minister Patel highlighted that properly spaced pregnancies can greatly improve the health of both mothers and children. She stated, “Adequately spaced pregnancies can significantly enhance maternal and child health outcomes. This reduces health risks and empowers women and families to make informed choices about their reproductive health.” She noted the government’s achievements in reducing maternal mortality from over 130 to 97 per 100,000 births.