Odisha Extends SAMMPurNA Program to Combat Infant and Maternal Mortality
Bhubaneswar: In a continued commitment to maternal and child healthcare, the Government of Odisha has announced the extension of the “Sishu Abang Matru Mrutyura Purna Nirakarana Abhiyan” (SAMMPurNA) initiative from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Launched in 2015, this strategic program focuses on reducing infant mortality rates (IMR) and maternal mortality ratios (MMR) across the state, emphasizing…