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Collector takes serious note of maternal deaths in Chittoor

February 24, 2026

Published - February 24, 2026 08:21 pm IST - CHITTOOR District Collector Sumit Kumar addressing a review meeting on maternal deaths in Chittoor on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT District Collector Sumit Kumar on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) directed the medical and paramedical staff to ensure every cadre of the medical and health department strictly adheres to assigned responsibilities and continuously monitors pregnant women from conception to institutional delivery. The Collector, during a review meeting with the medical and health department staff, examined two maternal deaths reported in January in Chittoor district.

Collector takes serious note of maternal deaths in Chittoor

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He directed the District Medical and Health Officer, D. T.
Sudharani, to submit details of the case histories, timelines, and gaps in care.
“Special focus should be placed on identifying high-risk pregnancies at an early stage and ensuring mandatory check-ups, nutrition support, anaemia management, and timely referral to higher medical institutions whenever complications arise,” the Collector said.
Mr.
Sumit Kumar directed field staff to intensify surveillance on teenage pregnancies and prevent child marriages.

Andhra Pradesh

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Collector takes serious note of maternal deaths in Chittoor

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Collector takes serious note of maternal deaths in Chittoor

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