Maternal And Child Health Programmes
Dr. Durgesh Singh Rajput
, Introduction
Dr. Durgesh Singh Rajput
• Mothers and chlidern not only constitute a large group,but
they are also” vulnerable “ or special group.They
comprises 71.4 % of population of the develpoing
countries,in india ,women of child bearing age (15-44
years) constitute 22.2% and chlidern under 15 years of
age about 35.3% of total population, togther 57.7% of
population consists of mothers and chliderns.
• The present strategy is to provide mother and chlid health
services an integarted package of” essential health care”
also known as primary health care.
, Miles stone In Mch Care
Dr. Durgesh Singh Rajput
•1880 – Establishment of Training of Dais in Amritstar
•1902 ‐ 1st Midwifery Act to Promote Safe Delivery
•1930 ‐ Setting Up Of Advisory Committee on Maternal Mortality.
•1946 ‐ Bhore Committee Recommendation on Comprehensive & Integrated Health
Care
•1952 –PrimarHealth Center Net Work & Family Planning Programmey
•1956 –MCCenters Become Integral Part Of PHCSH
•1961 ‐ Department Of Family Planning Created
•1971 –MTActP
•1974 – Family Planning Services Incorporated In MCH Care
•1977 –RenaminFamily Planning To Family Welfareg
•1978 – Expanded Programme on Immunization
•1985 –UniversaImmunization Programmel
•1992 – Child Survival& Safe Motherhood Programme
•1997 –RCProgramme Phase‐1 (15.10. 1997)H
•2005 –RCProgramme Phase‐2 (01‐04‐2005)H
, Mother and chlid –one unit
Dr. Durgesh Singh Rajput
1. During the antenatal period the foetus is Part of mother.
2. Chlid health is closely related to maternal Health.
3. Certain diseases and conditions of the Mother during
pregnancy are likely to Have effect upon the foetus.
4. After birth the child is dependent on Mother.
5. The mother is also the first teacher of Chlid.
Definition Of Maternal and Chlid Health
“ Maternal and chlid health” refers to the promotive, preventive,
curative and rehablitative health care for mothers and
chlidern ,child health, family palnning, schoolhealth,
handicapped childeren ,adloscence and health aspects of
chlidern in special setting such as day care.
Dr. Durgesh Singh Rajput
, Introduction
Dr. Durgesh Singh Rajput
• Mothers and chlidern not only constitute a large group,but
they are also” vulnerable “ or special group.They
comprises 71.4 % of population of the develpoing
countries,in india ,women of child bearing age (15-44
years) constitute 22.2% and chlidern under 15 years of
age about 35.3% of total population, togther 57.7% of
population consists of mothers and chliderns.
• The present strategy is to provide mother and chlid health
services an integarted package of” essential health care”
also known as primary health care.
, Miles stone In Mch Care
Dr. Durgesh Singh Rajput
•1880 – Establishment of Training of Dais in Amritstar
•1902 ‐ 1st Midwifery Act to Promote Safe Delivery
•1930 ‐ Setting Up Of Advisory Committee on Maternal Mortality.
•1946 ‐ Bhore Committee Recommendation on Comprehensive & Integrated Health
Care
•1952 –PrimarHealth Center Net Work & Family Planning Programmey
•1956 –MCCenters Become Integral Part Of PHCSH
•1961 ‐ Department Of Family Planning Created
•1971 –MTActP
•1974 – Family Planning Services Incorporated In MCH Care
•1977 –RenaminFamily Planning To Family Welfareg
•1978 – Expanded Programme on Immunization
•1985 –UniversaImmunization Programmel
•1992 – Child Survival& Safe Motherhood Programme
•1997 –RCProgramme Phase‐1 (15.10. 1997)H
•2005 –RCProgramme Phase‐2 (01‐04‐2005)H
, Mother and chlid –one unit
Dr. Durgesh Singh Rajput
1. During the antenatal period the foetus is Part of mother.
2. Chlid health is closely related to maternal Health.
3. Certain diseases and conditions of the Mother during
pregnancy are likely to Have effect upon the foetus.
4. After birth the child is dependent on Mother.
5. The mother is also the first teacher of Chlid.
Definition Of Maternal and Chlid Health
“ Maternal and chlid health” refers to the promotive, preventive,
curative and rehablitative health care for mothers and
chlidern ,child health, family palnning, schoolhealth,
handicapped childeren ,adloscence and health aspects of
chlidern in special setting such as day care.
