Correct option is B
Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) aims to provide a minimum package of antenatal care services to pregnant women only during their second and third trimesters of pregnancy. However, the scheme does not cover post-delivery healthcare services for six months. The focus is solely on antenatal care to ensure that pregnant women receive necessary health check-ups and interventions during pregnancy, especially at the critical stages of the second and third trimesters. It is implemented through government health facilities on the 9th of every month.
Statement 2 is correct.
One unique feature of the PMSMA is the involvement of private sector healthcare providers. Specialists, including obstetricians, gynecologists, and radiologists from the private sector, are encouraged to volunteer and offer their services in government health facilities under this scheme. This collaboration helps strengthen the healthcare system and ensures that women receive quality antenatal care from skilled professionals, including specialists who may not be available in some government facilities.
