With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements:
- This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
- Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B
The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) aims to provide quality antenatal care to pregnant women.
A minimum package of antenatal care services is provided to beneficiaries on the 9th of every month at Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Clinics, ensuring at least one checkup in the 2nd or 3rd trimester by a doctor. This service is not guaranteed for six months post-delivery at any government health facility.
Statement 1 is not correct.
OBGY specialists, radiologists, and physicians from the private sector are encouraged to provide voluntary services at public health facilities where government practitioners are unavailable or inadequate.
Statement 2 is correct.
Hence, only statement 2 is correct.