Question: Which state has launched the SAANS campaign to reduce infant mortality due to pneumonia?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Bihar
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 6 February 2021, Health department of Madhya Pradesh has launched the Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully (‘SAANS’) campaign.
- The campaign aims to reduce infant mortality due to pneumonia.
- Around 4000 Health and Wellness Centres have been set up in Madhya Pradesh for this purpose.
- Training will be imparted at the community and primary health centres.
- State government has also developed training modules in partnership with PGIMER, Chandigarh, and UNICEF, which will be used to enhance the skills of health workers, including doctors and paramedical staff.
- About 3 crore kids suffer from pneumonia in the country and 23 lakh of them are from Madhya Pradesh.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay