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April 2026 | Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Pregnant women waiting their turn for an antenatal care check-up at the monthly clinic at Civil Hospital Banmore, where free screenings, blood tests, and ultrasounds are provided. The clinic helps in identifying and managing high-risk pregnancies under the supervision of senior gynaecologist Dr Abha Singh Rathore. Each month, around 50–60 women are screened, and an average of 10–12 high-risk pregnancies are monitored. WHO field teams provide technical support. (© WHO India / Sanchita Sharma)
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April 2026 | Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Lab technician Ashutosh Sharma processes 40 samples in under two hours using a fully automated benchtop biochemistry analyzer at Civil Hospital Banmore. The lab conducts a wide range of clinical chemistry tests—including liver and kidney function, lipid profiles, and enzyme assays—in a short turnaround time to strengthen early diagnosis and treatment. WHO field teams provide technical support to the hospital for quality certification planning and preparation. (© WHO India / Sanchita Sharma)
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April 2026 | Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Dr Surendra Singh Gurjar, officer in charge, Civil Hospital Banmore, and senior gynaecologist Dr Abha Singh Rathore follow up on the health of Ms Preeti Solanki and her four-day-old baby girl in the women’s ward in the 50-bed hospital. Around 70–80 deliveries take place at the hospital each month, of which approximately three to four are Caesarean sections. (© WHO India / Sanchita Sharma)
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April 2026 | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Auxiliary nurse midwife Ms Deepa Gaur from the Attri Subcentre, vaccinating eight-month-old Raunak Adivasi at a routine immunization outreach session in Puranpura village, Ghatigaon. Ms Gaur and community health officer Ms Sonia Shakya carried vaccines and essential supplies over 2 km on unpaved terrain to immunize children in Puranpura, home to 25 families and eight children under five. WHO teams support planning and routine immunization surveillance. (© WHO India / Sanchita Sharma)
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