In strengthening mothers’ health care between Hyderabad communities, over 3,000 pregnant women received free prenatal care between August and December 2024 through an initiative for the NGO Hand Foundation (HHF). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In strengthening mothers’ health care between Hyderabad communities, over 3,000 pregnant women received free prenatal care between August and December 2024 through an initiative for the NGO Hand Foundation (HHF).
The network of non -governmental organizations 12 primary health centers, which has expanded to more than 90 city settlements with low incomes on the western and southern edges of the city, recorded the registration of 3,075 pre -natal cases within five months.
HHF, which operates in densely populated migrant work zones, has been deployed by trained mothers’ health advisors, one for every 250 pregnant women to provide trimester, monitoring and awareness of visits to doctors, diagnostic tests, nutrition and hygiene. This initiative focused not only on ensuring safer pregnancies, but also to systematically refer women to government hospitals for supplies, which reduces the dependence on freight private care.
“Our advisors played a key role in persuading families to decide for government hospitals. With our strong recommendations and trained volunteers located in maternity hospitals, we could ensure smooth transitions for women during their pregnancy,” said Mujtaba Hasan Askan, founder of the HELP Foundation Foundation.
As a result, 72% of 432 supplies in the period took place in government hospitals at zero family costs, saving the estimated CRORE 1 GBP in the cost of pocket. Of the 431 recorded births, 68% of normal supplies and 32% C were.
Health data offer a mixed image, while 45% of women were found to be anemic in their initial trimesters, most cases were managed by dietary support and medicines. Approximately 15% had pregnancy induced by anemia and 21% was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
“Despite the challenges, we recorded 99% live births with only three intrauterine deaths. No newborn complications have been reported, which is evidence of the quality of care and alertness offered throughout pregnancy,” Amina Afshan, head physician of the HHF Sharif medical center. Of the births, 54% of men and 46% of women were.
Published – 4 May 2025 17:02
