Infant deaths decline in Tiruchi district while maternal mortality ratio remains high
Tiruchi district has reported a decline in infant mortality rates due to improved medical management and screening. However, health officials remain focused on addressing high maternal mortality rates and the social issue of teenage pregnancies.
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The number of infant deaths in Tiruchi district has decreased in the past year due to better medical follow-ups and pregnancy management, though reducing the high maternal mortality ratio (MMR) remains an ongoing challenge for health authorities.
The article reports on government health data and official statements neutrally.
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