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The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) was launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in 2011 to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for pregnant women and infants. It ensures that pregnant women delivering in public health institutions receive free-of-cost services such as transport, drugs, diagnostics, blood, and diet, thus improving access to institutional deliveries and reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
Key Features of JSSK
- Free Transport:
- Free to-and-fro transport from home to the public health facility.
- Free inter-facility transport in case of complications.
- Free Healthcare Services:
- Free drugs, diagnostics, and consumables during delivery and postnatal care.
- Free blood transfusion services if required.
- Free Diet:
- Pregnant women are provided with free meals during their stay in the health facility.
- Infant Care:
- Newborns are eligible for free treatment and services for the first year of life.
Information Booster
- Focuses on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates.
- Complements other schemes like Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) by incentivizing institutional deliveries.
- Targets vulnerable groups, including economically weaker sections and rural populations.
- A significant step toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-3): Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being.
Additional Knowledge
- RBSK: Focuses on child health screening and early intervention but does not include delivery-related services.
- VHSNC: Community-based committees for health and nutrition planning, unrelated to free delivery services.
- MCH (Maternal and Child Health): A broader program focusing on maternal and child health but does not specifically provide the services listed under JSSK.
- JSSK has been pivotal in making maternal healthcare affordable and accessible across India.
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