Guwahati, June 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday highlighted the state’s achievements in maternal and child healthcare, stating that nearly nine out of every ten births in Assam are now attended by skilled health personnel.
Sharing the update on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that 87.6 per cent of births in the state are taking place in healthcare institutions, while 90.7 per cent are attended by trained health professionals. He said the figures reflect increasing public confidence in Assam’s healthcare system and the improvements made in healthcare delivery over the years.
Sarma noted that the strength of a healthcare system is often reflected in critical moments such as childbirth and attributed the progress to sustained investments in healthcare infrastructure, improved access to doctors, expanded maternal and newborn care services, and focused efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.
According to the Chief Minister, Assam has made considerable strides in strengthening its healthcare network through the establishment of additional hospitals and healthcare facilities, enabling wider access to quality medical services across both urban and rural areas.
He said the latest figures underscore the government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring safer deliveries and improving healthcare outcomes for mothers and newborns throughout the state. The improvements, he added, reflect the impact of continued efforts to make quality healthcare more accessible and effective for the people of Assam.
