Yogi Govt Trains Local Doctors To Treat High-Risk Pregnancies

The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has launched a programme to provide hands-on training to local doctors to reduce the maternal mortality rate and ensure safe deliveries for every pregnant woman.

The programme, known as the Regional Resource and Training Centre (RRTC), was designed in 2017 with the objective of enhancing the capabilities of district-level doctors providing maternal and neonatal care.

According to Medical Health and Family Welfare Secretary Dr Pinky Jowel, the programme was initiated on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Dr Jowel stated that while doctors were available at the district level, they lacked the confidence to handle high-risk cases and therefore used to refer such cases.

The RRTC programme has so far trained doctors from eight districts under KGMU and AMU, and preparations are underway to provide training to doctors from other districts in phases. In the first phase, 20 medical colleges in the state were designated as RRTC centres, through which the skills of doctors from nearby districts were strengthened.

In the second phase, doctors are now being provided skill enhancement and hands-on training through a hybrid mode. The training is highly practical, with separate training provided on every cause of high-risk pregnancy, including severe anaemia, high blood pressure, antepartum haemorrhage, prolonged labour, obstructed labour, and others.

The programme has already started yielding results, with five trained doctors at the Sitapur District Women's Hospital conducting 2,218 safe deliveries over the past three months, including highly complex high-risk cases. These included patients with haemoglobin levels of 2 mg, blood pressure above 200, and complications during labour.

Women's Medical Officer Dr Kamlesh Kumari stated that the training is highly practical and has enabled her to make quick decisions after assessing a patient's condition. Dr Kamlesh added that she has personally saved several critically ill patients after the training.

The number of deliveries conducted at the district women's hospital has also increased significantly, with an average of 10 to 12 deliveries conducted every day, compared to only two to three caesarean deliveries five years ago.

The RRTC programme is a significant step towards reducing the maternal mortality rate in Uttar Pradesh and ensuring safe deliveries for every pregnant woman. The programme has not only enhanced the skills of local doctors but has also increased their confidence in handling high-risk cases.

The success of the programme can be attributed to the hands-on training provided to the doctors, which has enabled them to manage high-risk cases effectively. The programme is expected to have a significant impact on the health sector in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in rural areas where access to healthcare is limited.

In conclusion, the Yogi government's RRTC programme is a commendable initiative that has strengthened maternal healthcare in Uttar Pradesh. The programme has not only reduced the maternal mortality rate but has also enabled local treatment of high-risk pregnancies, which is a significant step towards ensuring safe deliveries for every pregnant woman.