Imprimis Life PR Publication: Hindustan Times Date: 13Th November 2010 Page No.6 Edition: National

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The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

Media Coverage Report

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Event Media Coverage

181 Electronic Coverage

Date Channel Time

NDTV 24/7 11 Nov 6.30 pm

11.00 am 12 Nov DD National

DD News 7.53 am 13 Nov

DD National 7.00 pm 13 Nov

12 Nov 6.18 am CNN-IBN

13 Nov CNN-IBN 1.42 pm

182 Print Coverage

S.No Publication Edition Headline Pg. No 1. Hindustan Times National Infant death drops in the city 191 25 lakh kids below 5 dies in India 2. The Times of India National 192 in one year 3. Rashtriya Sahara National 40 million dollars pledged 193

4. Rajastan Patrika National 40 million dollars pledged 194

5. Veer Arjun National 40 million dollars pledged 195 The President to take lead to 6. Nai Dunia National save lives 196

Promote education amongst 7. The Hindu National 197 women 40 million dollars pledged to save 8. The Statesman National 198 lives 9. Nav Bharat Times National Maternal and child health forum 199 10. Punjab Kesari National Maternal and child conference 200 Rajasthan leads the health 11. Veer Arjun National 201 mission 12. Veer Arjun National India lagging behind in MDGs 202 A lot of work to be done to 13. Jansatta National 203 achieve MDGs Asha behenji to distribute Iron 14. Hindustan National 204 and Iodine Goals should be set for 15. Amar Ujala National 205 development 16. Pioneer National All of India is not shining 206 17. Visalandhra Hyderabad 40 million dollars pledged 207

18. Anupam Bharat Bhuvneshwar 40 million dollars pledged 208

19. Sambad Kalika Bhuvneshwar 40 million dollars pledged 209 20. Shruti Bhuvneshwar 40 million dollars pledged 210

21. Sambad Bhuvneshwar 40 million dollars pledged 211

22. India Today National Motherlode 212 23. Pehli Khabar Chandigarh 40 million dollars pledged 214

183 24. The Tribune Chandigarh Mission maternal health 215 25. Chandi Bhoomi Chandigarh 40 million dollars pledged 216 26. Aaj Ka Anand Pune 40 million dollars pledged 217 Forum on Womens’ and Child 27. Dainik Jagran Bhuvneshwar 218 health Partners’ Forum Takes 28. Paryabekhyak Bhuvneshwar initiative to save mother and 219 child Improve Newborn and child 29. Andhra Prabha Bhubneshwar 220 health Tracking $40 Billion in 30. Karnavati Express Gujarat Commitments for Maternal and 221 Child Health Tracking $40 Billion in 31. Jaihind Ahmedabad Commitments for Maternal and 222 Child Health Tracking $40 Billion in 32. Janhiteshi Ahmedabad Commitments for Maternal and 223 Child Health A lot of work needs to be done 33. Jansatta National 224 to realize MDG’s- Patil Tracking $40 Billion in 34. Divya Bhaskar Ahmedabad Commitments for Maternal 225 and Child Health Tracking $40 Billion in 35. Sandesh Ahmedabad Commitments for Maternal 226 and Child Health Tracking $40 Billion in 36. Prachalit Daily Ahmedabad Commitments for Maternal 227 and Child Health Tracking $40 Billion in 37. Gujarat Niti Ahmedabad Commitments for Maternal 228 and Child Health

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Vadodara Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments 38. Ahmedabad 230 Samachar for Maternal and Child Health

Gujarat Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments 39. Ahmedabad 231 Vaibhav for Maternal and Child Health

40. Dainik Jagran National Lives of 12 Lakh children can be saved 232 Honorable President takes lead in 41. Nai Dunia National 233 rectifying mistakes made in the past 40 million Dollars required to realize 42. Aaj Samaaj National 234 MDG’s 4&5 Health representatives from various Hamara 43. National countries gather together for 235 Mahanagar Partner’s Forum

Rashtriya 40 million Dollars required to realize 44. National 236 Sahara MDG’s 4&5

45. Amar Ujala National Partner’s Forum 237

46. Asian Age National Need for equity in health care 238

47. Ajit Samachar Chandigarh Saving millions of lives 239

Dainik Arth Saving lives of millions of mothers and 48. Chandigarh 240 Prakash children

185 Online Coverage Websites

S.No. Websites 1. www.hindustantimes.com 2. www.economictimes.indiatimes.com 3. www.dnaindia.com 4. www.msn.com 5. www.deepwarriors.com 6. www.newschennaionline.com 7. www.zopag.com 8. www.indianews.com 9. www.informationcell.com 10. www.newspolitan.com 11. www.anhourago.com 12. www.indianexpress.com 13. www.onenewspage.in 14. www.nongsain.indiareport.in 15. www.humsurfer.com 16. www.topix.com 17. www.blogkut.com 18. www.headlinesfeed.com 19. www.expressbuzz.com 20. www.pti.com 21. www.newsrack.in.com 22. www.sikhlife.com 23. www.news.macrofind.com 24. www.dailynews.com 25. www.fairtradenews.com 26. www.thaindian.com 27. www.business-standard.com 28. www.hindu.com 29. www.sify.com 30. www.newkerala.com 31. www.prokerala.com 32. www.zeenews.com 33. www.thelatestnews.com 34. www.calcuttanews

186 35. www.24dunia.com 36. www.indiantelevision.com 37. www.indiainteracts.in 38. www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com 39. www.newspolitan.com 40. www.nerve.in 41. www.silobreaker.com 42. www.andhravilas.com

43. www.us2india.com

44. www.thelatestnews.in

45. www.jorbit.com.in

46. www.nhl.msg.com

47. www.health.excitingtrend.com 48. www.sify.com 49. www.sify.com

50. www.twocircles.com

51. www.bihartimes.in

52. www.prokerela.com

53. www.onepagenews.com

54. www.calcuttanews.com

55. www.mynews.com 56. www.rxpgnews.com

57. www.bioportfolio.com

58. www.andhravillas.com 59. www.nerve.in 60. www.in.news.yahoo.com 61. www.igovernment.in 62. www.news -reader.info 63. www.hindu.com 64. www. netindian.in 65. www.indiahacker.com

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Coverage in print, online and electronic

Comparison between the English and Vernacular coverage

188

State wise coverage- A comparison

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IMPACT ANALYSIS

Key Messages -Role of Partner’s Forum highlighted in the pre-event coverage. - Reduction in Newborn Mortality Rate. -Scenario of maternal and newborn child mortality still deplorable in many parts of India. -Accountability for $ 40 million which were pledged for maternal and child health at Geneva.

Impact -The main impact was that the masses became aware of the Partners’ Forum it also brought to attention the much neglected issue of maternal and child health. -Reduction in newborn mortality rate in the national capital, the impact of this message would be that the scenario in Delhi is far better than the other parts of the country. -This key message however compares and contrasts the scenario of maternal and child health in the other parts of the country as compared to the national capital. -This key message was found to be common in most of the coverage and the impact of which would be that the masses would become aware of the amount of seriousness of this project throughout the world and how the countries are focusing on reaching the MDG’s 4 and 5 by 2015.

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Imprimis Life PR Publication: Hindustan Times Date: 13th November 2010 Page No.6 Edition: National

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Imprimis Life PR Publication: The Times of India Date: 13th November 2010 Page No. 11 Edition: National

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Imprimis Life PR Publication: Rashtriya Sahara Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 13 Edition: National

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Headline- 40 Million dollars pledged

Imprimis Life PR Publication: Rajasthan Patrika Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 1 Edition: National

Headline- Lagging behind in maternal health

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Imprimis Life PR Publication: Veer Arjun Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 7 Edition: National

Headline- 40 Million dollars required to reach MDG’s 4 & 5

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Imprimis Life PR Publication Nai Duniya Date: 13th November 2010 Page No:6 Edition: National

Headline- The President to take lead to save lives of mothers and children

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : The Hindu Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:12 Edition: National

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : The Statesman Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:6 Edition: National

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Nav Bharat Times Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 24 Edition: National

Headline- Maternal and Child health forum

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Punajb Kesari Date: 12th November 2010 Page No: 9 Edition: National

Headline- Mother, child health conference starts today

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Veer Arjun Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:8 Edition: National

Headline- Rajasthan Leads The National Health Mission

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Veer Arjun Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:12 Edition: National

Headline- Lagging behind in Maternal and child health- Patil

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Jansatta Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:12 Edition: National

Headline- A lot of work needs to be done to realize MDG’s- Patil

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Hindustan Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: Edition: National

Headline- Asha Behenji to distribute Iron and Iodine

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Amar Ujala Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 3 Edition: National

Headline- Goals should be set for human development

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Pioneer Date: 15th November 2010 Page No: 8 Edition: National

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Visalaandhra Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 8 Edition: Hydrabad

Headline- $40 Billion Expenses for Women’s and Children's Health.

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : The Anupam Bharat Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 2 Edition: Bhuvneshwar

Headline- $40 Billion Expenses for Women’s and Children's Health.

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Sambad Kalika Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 7 Edition: Bhuvneshwar

Headline- $40 Billion Expenses for Women’s and Children's Health.

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Shruti Date: 15th November 2010 Page No: 7 Edition: Bhuvneshwar

Headline- $40 Billion Expenses for Women’s and Children's Health.

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Imprimis Life PR Publication :Sambad Date: 15th November 2010 Page No: 9 Edition: Bhuvneshwar

Headline- $40 Billion Expenses for Women’s and Children's Health.

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Website:www.Indiatoday.com Imprimis Life Issue:October PR Link: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/specials/fihworldcup2010/Story/9736 9/Health/Motherlode.html

350,000 women die during pregnancy or childbirth every year.

24,000 mothers mourn the loss of a child every day.

Mothers' Index

212 Norway tops the list while Afghanistan ranks last in the Mothers' Index. India ranks 73 in the list of 77 developing countries. Norway, with the highest ratio of female-to-male earned income, highest contraceptive prevalence rate, one of the lowest under-five mortality rates and one of the most generous maternity leave policies looks after mothers the best. The index was calculated as a weighted average of children's well- being, women's health, educational, economic and political status.

Abysmal America

The US ranks 28th for having one of the highest maternal mortality rates (1 in 4,800) among the wealthy nations: a woman in the US is more than five times as likely as one in Bosnia to die of pregnancy-related causes; the under-five mortality rate is twice of that in Finland, Iceland, Singapore or Sweden; it has the least generous maternity leave policy in the developed world; it also lags behind in women's political status, with only 17 per cent in the House of Representatives compared to 46 in Sweden.

The Low Mark

India has the dubious distinction of having the highest number of maternal deaths at 68,000 every year and under-five deaths at 18.3 lakh. Not just that, it also has the greatest shortfall of health workers (doctors, nurses and midwives), estimated to be over 515,000.

Compiled by Damayanti Datta

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Pehli Khabar Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 9 Edition: Chandigarh

Headline- $40 Billion Expenses for Women’s and Children's Health.

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Imprimis Life PR Publication :The Tribune Date: 16th November 2010 Page No: 2 Edition: Chandigarh

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Imprimis Life PR Publication :Chandi Bhoomi Date: 15th November 2010 Page No: 2 Edition: Chandigarh

Headline -40 Million dollars pledged for maternal and child health

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Imprimis Life PR Publication :Aaj Ka Anand Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 11 Edition: Pune

Headline - 40 Million dollars pledged for maternal and child health

217 Imprimis Life PR Publication :Dainik Jagran Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 7 Edition: Bhubaneshwar

Headline- Forum on Womens’ and Child health

218 Imprimis Life PR Publication :Paryabekhyak Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 7 Edition: Bhubaneshwar

Headline- Partners’ Forum Takes initiative to save mother and child

219 Imprimis Life PR Publication :Andhra Prabha Date: 17th November 2010 Page No: 8 Edition: Hyderabad

Headline – Improve Newborn and child health

220 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Karnavati express Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 6 Edition: Gujarat

Headline - Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

221 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Jaihind Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 8 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline -Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

222 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Janhiteshi Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 7 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

223 Imprimis Life PR Publication :Jansatta Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 5 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

224 Imprimis Life PR Publication :Divya Bhaskar Date: 13th November 2010 Page No: 9 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

225 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Sandesh Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 8 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

226 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Prachalit Daily Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 3 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

227 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Gujarat Niti Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 4 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

228 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Gandhinagar Samachar Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 4 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

229 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Vadodara Samachar Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 4 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

230 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Gujarat Vaibhav Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 6 Edition: Ahmedabad

Headline- Tracking $40 Billion in Commitments for Maternal and Child Health

231 Imprimis Life PR Publication : Dainik Jagran Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 7 Edition: National

Headline- Lives of 12 Lakh children can be saved

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Nai Duniya Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:12 Edition: National

Headlines- Honorable President takes lead in rectifying mistakes made in the past

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Aaj Samaaj Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:10 Edition: National

Headline- 40 million Dollars required to realize MDG’s 4&5

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Imprimis Life PR Publication : Humara Mahanagar Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:9 Edition: National

Headline- Health representatives from various countries gather together for Partner’s Forum

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Imprimis Life PR Publication :Rashtriya Sahara Date: 14th November 2010 Page No:10 Edition: National

Headline- 40 million Dollars required to realize MDG’s 4&5

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Imprimis Life PR Publication :Amar Ujala Date: 14th November 2010 Page No: 9 Edition: National

Headline- Partners’ Forum

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Imprimis Life PR Publication: Asian Age Date: 15th November 2010 Page No. 12 Edition: National

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Imprimis Life PR Publication: Ajit Samachar Date: 30h November 2010 Page No. 3 Edition: Chandigarh

Headline – Saving millions of lives of mothers and children

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Imprimis Life PR Publication: Dainik Arth Parkash Date: 27h November 2010 Page No. 7 Edition: Chandigarh

Headline- Saving lives of millions of mothers and children

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Website: www.hindustantimes.com Imprimis Life PR Date: 13th November 2010 Link: http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-played- major-role-in-reducing-global-poverty- President/Article1-625760.aspx

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

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The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

"The curative aspect of health care is very important, but along with it, a broad approach that looks at the entire range of health care from preventive to rehabilitation should be adopted, which can result in a higher dividend in terms of healthy individuals," she added.

Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said for ensuring a rapid reduction in maternal and child mortality, the government has identified 250 backward and inaccessible districts accounting for one-third of the population.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

The conference has been organised by the Union ministry of health and family welfare in collaboration with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health -- an alliance of governments, UN agencies, professional bodies, NGOs and civil society, which was launched here five years ago to support global health efforts.

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India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

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Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

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Website: www.dnaindia.com Imprimis Life PR Date: 13th November 2010 Link:http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_india- played-major-role-in-reducing-global-poverty-pratibha- patil_1466110

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

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Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

246 Website: www.msn.com Imprimis Life PR Date: 13th November 2010 Link: http//news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp- documentid=4573718

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

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Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

248 Website:www.deepwarriors.com Imprimis Life PR Date: 13th November 2010 Link: http://deepwarriors.com/india-played-major-role-in- reducing-global-poverty-president-pratibha-patil/

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

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The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

250 Website: www.newschennaionline.com Imprimis Life PR Date: 13th November 2010 Link: http://news.chennaionline.com/national/-India- played-major-role-in-reducing-global-poverty- /b738abdc-660f-4df3-8b80-f1f860c1b071.col

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

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The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

252 Website: www.zopag.com Imprimis Life PR Date: 13th November 2010 Link: http://www.zopag.com/news/india-played-major-role- in-reducing-global-poverty-prez/29784.html

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

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The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

254 Website: www.indianews.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://news.indiaid.com/blog/_archives/2010/11/13/4679103.html

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

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The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

256 Website: www.informationcell.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://www.informationcell.com/India-played-major-role-in-reducing-global- poverty-President.html

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

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The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

258 Website: www.newspolitan.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://www.newspolitan.com/forum/art/india/health/GE4DQOJUG64ECVBH

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

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The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

260 Website: www.anhourago.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://www.anhourago.in/show.aspx?l=6797415&d=502

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

261

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

262 Website: www.indianexpress.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://www.indianexpress.com/comments/india-play.../710697/

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

263 The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

264 Website: www.onenewspage.in Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.onenewspage.in/news/Business/20101113/16941423/India-played-major- role-in-reducing-global-poverty.htm

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

265 The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

266 Website: www.nongsain.indiareport.in Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://nongsain.indiareport.com/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/935102/National/1/23/B

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

267 "So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

268 Website:www.newspolitan.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.newspolitan.com/forum/art/india/health/GE4DQOJ3G63ECVCJ

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

269

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

270 Website: www.humsurfer.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.humsurfer.com/india-played-major-role-in-reducing-global-poverty-president

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

271 The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

272 Website: www.anhourago.in Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://www.anhourago.in/show.aspx?l=6796978&d=502

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

273 "So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

274 Website: www. topix.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://www.topix.com/world-leaders/pratibha-patil/2010/11/india-played-major-role-in- reducing-global-poverty-president

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

275 To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

276 Website: www.blogkut.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://www.blogkut.com/en2/news/india-played-major-role-in-reducing-global-poverty- president/

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

277 To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

278 Website: www.headlinesfeed.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link: http://www.headlinesfeed.com/news/india-played-major-role-in-reducing-global-poverty- president

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

279

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

280 Website: www.expressbuzz.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://expressbuzz.com/nation

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

281 "So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

282 Website: www.pti.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.ptinews.com/

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

283 To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

284 Website: www.newsrack.in.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://newsrack.in/stories/fredericknoronha/poverty/1

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

285 "So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

286 Website: www.sikhlife.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://sikhlife.com/

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

287

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

288 Website: www.news.macrofind.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link http://news.macrofind.com/html/politics.php

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

289 The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

290 Website: www.dailynews.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://dailynews.aihra.org/

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

291 To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

292 Website: www.fairtradenews.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://fairtradenews.com/

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

293 "So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognised its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

294 Website: www.thaindian.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health1/maternal-health-key-to-fighting- poverty_100424916.html

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

295

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

"So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognized its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

296 Website: www.business-standard.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-played-major-role-in-reducing- global-poverty-president/115835/on

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

297 "So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognized its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

298 Website: www.hindu.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://hindu.com/2010/11/14/stories/2010111465262200.htm

India played major role in reducing global poverty: Pratibha Patil

Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

The fact that India was a "major contributor" to poverty reduction has been acknowledged in the UN secretary general's report on MDGs, she said.

Patil was addressing the International Conclave on 2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health here.

To ensure that the global economic recovery was durable, balanced and sustainable, she said stress should be laid on poverty alleviation and maternal health.

299 "So far as India is concerned, our economy has shown resilience and is expected to grow by over 8% this year and then further accelerate," she said.

The president said India recognized its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality as one of the highest in the world.

Appreciating India's introduction of bivalent polio vaccine in India, WHO director general Margaret Chan said WHO is finalising strategy for accountability in areas like resource mobilisation.

United Nations chief Ban-Ki Moon has cautioned against using piecemeal approaches to address issues of maternal and child care saying this will only lead to partial remedies and solutions.

300 Website: www.sify.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://sify.com/news/women-s-education-important-for-health-patil-news-health- klnrajaaeig.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Education is a powerful driver of health. The relationship between poverty, lack of education and limited access to health services, is well recognised," Patil said, inaugurating a two-day international conference on "Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health" here.

"India has recently enacted a Right to Education Act under which all children in the age group of 6-14 will receive free education. When fully realised, this will have a profound impact on health indicators as well," the president said.

301 "Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

302 Website: www.newkerala.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-83257.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

303

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

304 Website: www.prokerala.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a181341.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

305

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

306 Website: www.zeenews.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.zeenews.com/news667885.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

307 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

308 Website: www.thelatestnews.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.thelatestnews.in/womens-education-important-for-health-patil/48069.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

309 "Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

310 Website: www.calcuttanews.com Imprimis Date: 13th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.calcuttanews.net/story/706873

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

311 "Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

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Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

313 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

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Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

315 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

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Kalyani only media programme to be in WHO's top 15 innovations list

NEW DELHI: Doordarshan’s long running series Kalyani, which has gradually evolved into a project for health issues, is the only media programme to feature among the top 15 innovations recognised by the World Health Organisation.

The announcement of the innovations was made during the International Conclave on 2010 Partners’ Forum: Innovations and Partnership for maternal, newborn and child health’ held in the capital by the Health and Family Welfare Ministry and inaugurated by President Pratibha Devisingh Patil.

The programme also created another milestone when the Health and Family Welfare Ministry agreed to extend the Kalyani Project for the ninth year in a row. A Memorandum of

317 Understanding was signed in this connection recently. Earlier in the year, it had signed an agreement with the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) for one year.

Earlier, the programme had been selected by the Asian Media Information Communication Centre (AMIC), Singapore, as the best communication strategy on HIV/AIDS from India for the project titled ‘HIV/AIDS Prevention in Asia: Communicating the Message’.

Kalyani is an internationally acclaimed Health Communication Initiative of the Health and Family Welfare Ministry and Doordarshan. Watched by people in rural and semi-urban India, it has already won several awards including one by the Malaria Foundation International. The programme has been awarded the News Show of the Year Award for using creative plays and other means to help and educate the Indian Population at large about Malaria and other diseases of major concern in India.

Kalyani, which means "benedictions from a Goddess", is broadcast in nine states creating health awareness about malaria, tuberculosis, tobacco, reproductive health, sanitation, hygiene and HIV/AIDS. The programme is produced in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Family Welfare and the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO).

As a result of the programme, Kalyani Clubs have sprung up in various parts of the country to spread the message of good health. The concept of Kalyani clubs (with membership of local people of the village who watch the programme avidly and strategize on how to implement the health messages) was a crucial part of the communications strategy.

Senior Doordarshan Executive Usha Bhasin, who heads the development communication division of Doordarshan, told indiantelevision.com that the objective of forming Kalyani clubs was to give a platform to women, particularly those who had never stepped out of their homes, to participate in the process of development. "The concept of Kalyani clubs was part of the communication strategy of the Kalyani programme started in 2002. We know that as a medium we can enter into the houses of people but we need support to sustain the messages”. At present, there are more than 3063 Kalyani Clubs across the country with more than 78965 members till August 2010.

318 Website: www.indiainteracts.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://indiainteracts.in/news/2010/11/13/Womens-education-important-for-health- Patil.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

319 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

320 Website: www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/article/00oC2rsgzteXC

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

321

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

322 Website: www. newspolitan.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.newspolitan.com/forum/art/india/health/GE4DQOJ3G26ECVC1

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

323

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

324 Website: www.nerve.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.nerve.in/news:253500353008

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

325

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

326 Website: www.silobreaker.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link : http://www.silobreaker.com/womens-education-important-for-health-patil- 5_2263862235778514996

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

327 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

328 Website: www.andhravilas.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.andhravilas.com/newsdetail/466300/Womens-education-important-for- health-Patil.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

329 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

330 Website: www.us2india.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://us2india.com/index.php?option=com_content&task

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

331

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

332 Website: www.thelatestnews.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.thelatestnews.in/womens-education-important-for-health-patil/48069.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

333 The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

334 Website: www.jorbit.com.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.jorbit.com/1593569/Womens+Education+Important+For+Health

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

335 "Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

336 Website: www.nhl.msg.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://nhl.msg.com/article/00oC2rsgzteXC

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

337 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

338 Website: www.health.excitingtrend.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://health.excitingtrend.com/?p=2283

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

339 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

340 Website: www.indianewsblast.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.indianewsblast.com/2010/11/womens-education-important-for-health.html

Women's education important for health: Patil

President Pratibha Patil Saturday termed women's education as the most important determinant for good health of women and children.

"Educated women tend to provide better guidance to their children and also promote education of girl children," she said.

341 The president said India has one of the largest rate of maternal and child deaths in the world and the government was taking steps to improve the situation.

The president also called upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably.

Academics and researchers should discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives, she said.

"There should also be an exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stake holders," she said.

The conference has been organised by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), an intergovernmental alliance of 350 organisations hosted by the WHO in Geneva.

342 Website: www.topnews.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.topnews.in/ut-will-work-improve-child-health-says-patil-2290331

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Mr. Shivraj V Patil has assured that UT has been dedicated to improve child health in the country. In his speech, Mr. Patil has also said that it’s a pledge for all the associates to work in unison to improve the health programs being adopted by the government.

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

Moreover, the foundations, businesses, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations and health care professional associations were came together and pledged to stay with the Government in this initiative. They pledged publicly to work together to improve the standard of maternal and child health in this country.

Due to poor maternal and health care facility, huge numbers of peoples and children lose their lives every year in India. This "Pledges to Action" meeting took place in New Delhi on 13th and 14th November organized by The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) who is representing all the key stakeholder groups.

343 Website: www.newspolitan.com.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.newspolitan.com/forum/art/india/health/GE4DSNJTGE3UCVCV

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

Due to poor maternal and health care facility, huge numbers of peoples and children lose their lives every year in India. This "Pledges to Action" meeting took place in New Delhi on 13th and

344 14th November organized by The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) who is representing all the key stakeholder groups.

345 Website: www.bioportfolio.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.bioportfolio.com/news/article/265573/Ut-Will-Work-To-Improve-Child- Health-Says-Patil.html

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

346 Website: www.silobreaker.com.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.silobreaker.com/ut-will-work-to-improve-child-health-says-patil- 5_2263864556134596626

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

Due to poor maternal and health care facility, huge numbers of peoples and children lose their lives every year in India. This "Pledges to Action" meeting took place in New Delhi on 13th and

347 14th November organized by The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) who is representing all the key stakeholder groups.

348 Website: www.silobreaker.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.silobreaker.com/ut-will-work-to-improve-child-health-says-patil- 5_2263864556134596626

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

349 Website: www.indianexpress.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.indianexpress.com/news/UT-to-improve-child-health--assures-Patil/710894/

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

350 Website: www. blogsite.co/health Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://blogsite.co/health/2010/11/14/ut-to-improve-child-health-assures-patil-indianexpress-health-news/

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

351 Website: www.thenewsupdate.net Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://thenewsupdate.net/entertainment/ut-works-to-improve-childrens-health-says- patil/

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

352 Website: www.bioportfolio.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://www.bioportfolio.com/search/Effectiveness-Of-Child-Health-Week.html

UT will work to improve child health- Says Patil

Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Mr. Shivraj V Patil has assured that UT has been dedicated to improve child health in the country. In his speech, Mr. Patil has also said that it’s a

pledge for all the associates to work in unison to improve the health programs being adopted by the government.

Mr. Patil has said this in the session of Global Conclave on Maternal, Newborn and Children’s health in Delhi. This was the inaugural session of Global Conclave on such curriculum.

Due to poor maternal and health care facility, huge numbers of peoples and children lose their lives every year in India. This "Pledges to Action" meeting took place in New Delhi on 13th and

353 14th November organized by The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) who is representing all the key stakeholder groups.

354 Website: www.Sify.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://sify.com/news/much-more-investment-needed-in-health-worldwide-say-experts- news-health-klpsEmigdii.html

Much more investment needed in health worldwide, say experts

2010-11-15 18:40:00

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Organisers of a two-day conference on maternal and child health in the Indian capital Monday said that more investments were needed to improve health services across the world. 'We need more money for health, and more health for money,' said Julio Frenk, chairman of Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) and Mexico's former health minister.

Agreeing with Frenk, conference co-chair Health Secretary Sujatha Rao said that the India government is planning to increase its funding into education by 30 percent in next fiscal.

'We are expecting a 30 to 35 percent increase in health funds,' Rao said. Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad earlier announced that India will invest $150 million in maternal and child health programmes in the next fiscal.

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'World is not investing enough in health. It is a key component for national and economic growth and security,' he said.

The charter released at the end of the conference announces commitment to take more steps to achieve the MDG goals for maternal and child health.

The 'Delhi Declaration' made by the forum commits setting up 'core indicators, integrated into country monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, so that all partners are accountable for the commitments and results agreed to in the global strategy'.

It will also create a 'multi-stake holder process to ensure inclusiveness and participation, including the most vulnerable and marginalised'.

Harmonisation of existing efforts and regular progress reports to WHO are other major components of the advocacy, action and accountability commitments.

The forum has agreed to meet again in 2015 to review the progress and evaluate the achievements.

Frenk, who was Mexico's health minister from 2000 to 2006, is at present dean of faculty and T. and G. Angelopoulos Professor of public health and international development at the Harvard School of Public Health.

356 Website: www.Sify.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link http://sify.com/news/Government-to-focus-on-maternal-child-health-in-250-districts- news-National-klpsOydehcb.html

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

2010-11-15 18:50:00

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The central government is planning a special programme focusing on 250 districts in states such as Bihar and Chhattisgarh that are lagging behind in maternal and child health.

'The maternal mortality rate is 230 per lakh live births at present in India. We are progressing at a rate of four percent per year since 1990, but more needs to be done,' Health Secretary Sujatha Rao said at a press conference here.

'While some states have done well, some like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and some other northern states are lagging far behind. The focus is to improve health services in these states,' Rao said.

357 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

358 Website: www.Twocircles.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.twocircles.net/2010nov15/government_focus_maternal_child_healt _250_districts.html

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

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The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

360 Website: www.bihartimes.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.bihartimes.in/Newsbihar/2010/Nov/Newsbihar16Nov7.html

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

361 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

362 Website: www.prokerala.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a181799.html

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

363 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

364 Website: www.onepagenews.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.onenewspage.in/news/World/20101115/16986175/Government-to-focus-on- maternal-child-health-in.htm

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

365 'While some states have done well, some like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and some other northern states are lagging far behind. The focus is to improve health services in these states,' Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

366 Website: www.calcuttanews.net Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.calcuttanews.net/story/707680

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

367 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

368 Website: www.mynews.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.mynews.in/News/government_to_focus_on_maternal_child_health_in _250_districts_N110088.html

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

369 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

370 Website: www.rxpgnews.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.rxpgnews.com/medicalnews/Government-to-focus-on-maternal-child-health-in-250- districts_printer.shtml

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

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'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

372 Website: www.bioportfolio.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.bioportfolio.com/news/article/267636/Government-To-Focus-On-Maternal-Child- Health-In-250-Districts.html

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

373 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

374 Website: www.andhravilas.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.andhravilas.com/newsdetail/466792/Government-to-focus-on-maternal-child-health-in- 250-districts.html

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

375 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

376 Website: www.nerve.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.nerve.in/news:253500353464

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

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'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

378 Website: www.in.news.yahoo.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20101115/1537/tls-government-to-focus-on-maternal-chil.html

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

379 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

380 Website: www.igovernment.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.igovernment.in/site/250-districts-selected-special-health-drive-38756

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

381 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

382 Website: www.news-reader.info Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.news-reader.info/index.php?query=%2BMaternal++child% 2Bhealth&anzahl=20&order=a&fromstatic=1

Government to focus on maternal, child health in 250 districts

383 The programme will provide a 'complete set of guaranteed services' that will include even clothes for the baby and the mother from a below poverty line (BPL) family. It will also provide 'good hospital environment, free transport and skilled doctors and nurses', Rao said.

'The gap in human resource, however, still needs to be focused upon.'

The health secretary added that the government was focusing on involving private sector as well.

'There are many private clinics that are not covered under government schemes. Around January, the health minister will announce the plan which is being worked upon,' she said.

The government, she disclosed, was trying to identify private clinics where women could be referred to. 'We will also have to negotiate on the prices private clinics should charge.'

According to the health secretary, maternal care needed to be seen as a collective issue, including factors like education, gender empowerment, poverty and other socio-economic issues.

384 Website: www.hindu.com Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article887950.ece

Mothers, newborns to get targeted help in 250 districts

The Centre has identified 250 backward and inaccessible districts where mothers and newborns would be provided targeted help to reduce the mortality rate.

The 250 districts, in mainly backward States, account for one-third of the country’s population and would be funded for the scheme through the National Rural Health Mission, officials sources said.

The scheme, which was announced by Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, has been launched as part of a renewed focus worldwide to meet the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

The pledges were taken by various nations at the partner’s forum on women and children’s health, which concluded its two-day session on Sunday, Health Secretary Sujatha Rao told reporters in New Delhi on Monday.

385 The forum also adopted a Delhi declaration which included pledges to work with governments and other key stakeholders to transform into action the pledges made in the global strategy.

The document said the countries would act on the emerging consensus on priority, evidence- based interventions, and ensure that these are articulated in the form of national plans and implemented equitably at scale through the continuum of care, in order to achieve the agreed results for women’s, newborn and children’s health.

A core set of indicators were integrated into country monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, so that all partners are accountable for the commitments and results agreed to in the global strategy.

Dean Julio Frenk of Harvard School of Public Health said though India has made a rapid progress as far as economic growth is concerned, it is still one of the few countries which have the highest maternal and infant mortality rates.

The conference, he said, also called for linking maternal health with other life threatening diseases like AIDS and Tuberculosis.

386 Website: www. netindian.in Imprimis Date: 15th November 2010 Life PR Link- http://netindian.in/news/2010/11/13/0008691/president-says-durable-economic-recovery-must- achieve-mdgs

President says durable economic recovery must to achieve MDGs

President Pratibha Patil today said it was important for global economic recovery to be durable, balanced and sustainable for achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Inaugurating an international conclave on "2010 Partners' Forum: Innovation and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health" here, Ms Patil said that the UN Summit on MDGs in September this year had acknowledged that there had been some reduction in the global poverty levels. She said the UN Secretary General's report on MDGs had also acknowledged that India's efforts were a major contributor to poverty reduction.

387 Ms Patil said that, however, following the economic and financial crisis of 2008, more than 60 million people across the globe had slipped back into poverty. She said that the Indian economy had shown resilience and was expected to grow by more than 8 per cent this year and then further accelerate.

"Our efforts to push for growth are accompanied by efforts to ensure that the fruits of growth reach across our society. The main objective of India's ambitious socio-economic development programmes is to have inclusive growth," she said.The conclave has been organised by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - an alliance of governments, UN agencies, professional bodies, NGOs and civil society, which was launched in New Delhi five years ago, to support global health efforts.

The President said the Global Strategy on Women and Children's Health, launched at the UN Summit on MDGs in September this year, was correct in calling for co-ordinated action and use of innovations in technologies, treatment and service delivery for providing healthcare with a focus on the most vulnerable.

The Strategy also underlines that resources are required to meet investments for women's and children's survival and health in low and middle income countries in accordance with national plans, she said.

She was happy that the Strategy had received a positive response and commitments to the tune of $ 40 billion had been made. Ms Patil said India recognised that its burden of maternal, newborn and child mortality was one of the highest in the world and was conscious of this onerous challenge, as well as the enormous responsibility.

She spoke about India's efforts in this area through the National Rural Health Mission and other programmes. She stressed the importance of education as a powerful driver of health and referred to the recently enacted Right to Education Act under which all Indian children in the age group of 6 to 14 years will receive free education.

"When fully realised this will have a profound impact on health indicators as well. To ensure that children remain in school and that this also benefits them nutritionally, we also run the largest school-lunch programme in the world. This is being supplemented by Saakshar Bharat a special programme focused on female literacy launched in 2009," she said.

The President said India was also a place where many solutions and innovations for women's and children's health could be realized - given its academic, scientific, technical and industrial capital and prowess.

"Our pharmaceutical industry has been a global hub for vaccines and antiretroviral production, and helped the developing world in meeting its requirements at an affordable cost. India now aims to give a major thrust to developing affordable health technologies - from biomedical equipment, diagnostics, implants, devices, new drugs and vaccines; to the use of information and communication technology for health," she said.

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Ms Patil said India sought partnerships to make rapid advances in its shared mission of increasing access to healthcare, particularly by women and children, through innovation.

"I call upon the public health fraternity to offer ways of delivering healthcare more efficiently, effectively and equitably. I call upon the academics and researchers to discover new solutions and ensure rapid translation of discoveries to products, to prevent disease and save lives. There should also be exchange of experiences and best practices between countries and stakeholders," she said.

"Changes in our societies are not possible without the wider commitment and action of all stakeholders. With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, there is an even greater need to give impetus to the endeavours to translate pledges into real, time-bound actions, that would substantially improve the survival and health of women and children. The Global health community must bring to this task, concerted will and commitment," she added.

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President says durable economic recovery must to achieve MDGs

President Pratibha Patil today said it was important for global economic recovery to be durable, balanced and sustainable for achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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Ms Patil said that, however, following the economic and financial crisis of 2008, more than 60 million people across the globe had slipped back into poverty. She said that the Indian economy had shown resilience and was expected to grow by more than 8 per cent this year and then further accelerate.

391 equipment, diagnostics, implants, devices, new drugs and vaccines; to the use of information and communication technology for health," she said.

Ms Patil said India sought partnerships to make rapid advances in its shared mission of increasing access to healthcare, particularly by women and children, through innovation.

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