DURGA MATERNITY AND CHILD CARE
Why these Chinese working mothers don't want more babies
A woman leading a financial team earning more than her husband, another pursuing a dream to become a civil servant, and a budding influencer aiming to be the family breadwinner are all young mothers in China who have one thing in common: they are raising one child and don't want another, regardless of their husbands' opinions or the government's incentives aimed at addressing an aging population.
Centre amends rules to allow 6 months maternity leave for staff in case of surrogacy
Women government employees can now take 180 days of maternity leave if they have children through surrogacy, according to amendments to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. The changes also allow "commissioning mothers" (intending mothers) child care leave and "commissioning fathers" 15 days of paternity leave. These amendments, notified on June 18, 2024, ensure that surrogate and commissioning mothers with less than two surviving children can access these benefits. This marks the first time maternity leave is granted to women government employees for children born through surrogacy.
Healthcare firm Enhanced Innovations launches portable solar cooling device for rural areas
Enhanced Innovations' Phloton is an energy-agnostic device designed to improve efficiency of the delivery of medical supplies to the last mile.
Insurers are having a Chillar Party: Maternity insurance sales skyrocket as couples brace for soaring costs
Rising childbirth costs in India drive a surge in demand for maternity insurance, growing at 80% annually. PolicyBazaar data reveals 78% of policies are bought by men. Insurers see these policies as customer magnets despite expected claims. Factors like urbanization and increased C-sections contribute to the trend. Reliance General Insurance reports a 21.5% increase in C-section deliveries since 2016.
India, Norway extend health cooperation with 4th phase of NIPI
A health initiative between Government of India and Government of Norway, the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) Phase 3 builds on experiences from NIPI 1 & 2 and focuses on areas of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.
Accenture introduces adoption-assistance programme for India employees
Accenture in India has launched a program to support employees choosing to adopt a child, providing financial assistance for adoption-related expenses, with each employee eligible for this benefit for up to two adoptions. Lakshmi C, managing director and lead - human resources at Accenture in India, emphasized the initiative's aim to bolster existing policies for supporting parenthood.
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Two-year childcare leave, along with maternity, a constitutional right for women employees that can't be denied: SC
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court declared that two-year childcare leave, alongside mandatory maternity leave, is a constitutional right for women employees. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, emphasized that denying such leave forces women to resign. The decision came following Shalini Dharmani's plea, a Himachal Pradesh assistant professor, whose child requires constant care. The court directed the state to establish a committee for policy review.
ILO urges nations to recognise domestic workers as care workers; proposes to include them in social security system
In its policy paper, released on Friday, ILO said care economy is expected to create 300 million jobs by 2035 and hence it is important to recognize the skills of domestic workers and ensure adequate remuneration and other benefits to them while also raising awareness of the critical role that domestic workers play in caring, directly and indirectly, for children, older persons, persons with disabilities in need of support, and those in need of long-term care.
China to improve childbirth policies, boost support for elderly
The measures come after China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, with new births dropping to about half of those in 2016, while marriages hit a record low in 2022.
Infosys Foundation teams up with Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms to boost maternity care in Karnataka
The foundation has committed Rs 8.5 crore towards the project, which aims to benefit about 50,000 to 1 lakh women and 4,000 newborns across eight districts in the state, over a period of four years.
Study links high maternal stress during pregnancy to early puberty signs in first-born daughters
New research from the University of California - Los Angeles suggests that high levels of stress experienced by mothers during pregnancy may be linked to early signs of puberty in their first-born daughters. The study, which examined adrenal puberty markers like body hair growth and cognitive maturation, found no similar correlations in other children or boys.
Interim Budget: Making India more healthy, wealthy, wise
India has made remarkable strides in health indicators over the last four decades, with infant mortality and maternal mortality improving significantly. These indicators play a significant role in the welfare of society, and maternal and child healthcare receives a comprehensive focus in the budget, rightfully so. If mothers and children are well, women's participation in the workforce will increase.
Centre to set up more medical colleges by utilising existing hospital infrastructure, says Sitharaman
The government plans to set up more medical colleges by utilising existing hospital infrastructure. A committee will be set up to examine the issues and make relevant recommendations. The minister also announced the extension of healthcare cover under Ayushman Bharat to all ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and helpers.
What are women specific insurance policies & how do you get that cover?
“Many plans have been created which are specific for women policies which are called women care policies or women health insurance policies. In these policies, these covers are inbuilt. So, they are comprehensive covers that have been built for the regular health insurance requirement for a family but also additionally would cover complications or health conditions or treatments that women specifically require that way.”
Govt to evaluate health & wellness centres under Ayushman Bharat
The government plans to evaluate the health and wellness centres established under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to assess its effectiveness in providing comprehensive primary health care. The Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Office of NITI Aayog has invited bids for technical consultants to evaluate the program's performance, infrastructure, manpower, logistics, and teleconsultation.
Rajnath Singh approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterparts
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to grant maternity, child care and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors and air warriors on par with their officer counterparts. At present, the women officers get maternity leave of 180 days with full pay for each child, subject to a maximum of two children.
Globally two-thirds of child-related SDGs off-track, India's progress will have huge impact on world: UNICEF chief
UNICEF chief Catherine M. Russell has stated that two-thirds of child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are off-track globally, and India's progress will be crucial in achieving them. Russell emphasized that India's population and scale make its potential for progress particularly significant on the global stage. She also highlighted the challenges faced globally in achieving the SDGs. India's progress on key child-related SDGs, such as under-five mortality, maternal mortality, and immunization, has been notable.
Medical Mix-Up: Man operated for gallbladder stones leaves hospital without appendix
A constable in West Bengal Police underwent an unintended surgical procedure after a diagnostic center provided an incorrect report. The surgeon, relying on the report, removed the constable's appendix instead of addressing the presumed gallstone issue. The West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) has ordered the diagnostic center to cover the full cost of all tests. The constable was diagnosed with a rare condition called congenital absence of the gallbladder.
Will your newborn baby be covered under your company health insurance policy with maternity benefit? Check if you need to act
If you are planning to start a family and depending upon your corporate health insurance policy then you need to check whether it offers adequate coverage to meet all eventualities as in many cases these plans offer no coverage to new born baby or the coverage may not be adequate for the new born baby. To avoid last minute surprises you must ensure that your new born has adequate financial protection.
ADB approves USD 40.5 million loan for childhood development, maternal mental health in Meghalaya
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 40.5 million loan for integrated early childhood development and maternal mental health in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, the multilateral bank said in a release.
Pill for postpartum depression can help new mothers boost their mental well-being
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression. The medication is fast-acting, with clinical trial data showing an improvement in symptoms in as little as three days.
Boris and Carrie Johnson celebrate arrival of third child. See details
Boris and Carrie Johnson are excited over the new addition to their family in the form of their third child, Frank Alfred Odysseus Johnson. The couple has affectionately called him "Frankie."
Corporate India takes special care of new mothers returning to work
A host of organisations like Capgemini, EY, Titan Co and Grant Thornton Bharat are rolling out initiatives like flexible work options, employee resource groups, creche subsidies, onsite childcare, nursing rooms and designated parking spots in an effort to provide support to new mothers within the workforce and ensure a smooth transition back to work post maternity leave.
UN study says India among 10 countries that make up 60 % of global maternal deaths, still births, new born deaths
India leads a list of 10 countries that together account for 60 per cent of global maternal deaths, stillbirths and newborn deaths, and 51 per cent of live births globally, a report released by the United Nations has said.The latest published estimate in the progress tracking report by the WHO, UNICEF, and the UNFPA was launched on Tuesday at the ongoing 'International Maternal Newborn Health Conference' (IMNHC 2023) here. It shows there were a combined 4.5 million deaths -- maternal deaths (0.29 million), stillbirths (1.9 million) and newborn deaths (2.3 million) -- in 2020-2021.
Returnship programmes pave the path for women returning to work after a career break
Returning to work after a long break is challenging for most people, particularly for women who face increased obstacles. Although the Indian government has introduced legal maternity rights offering up to 26 weeks of paid leave as well as other benefits, more is needed to encourage women to return to work. The traditional work culture, limited opportunities, and unsupportive families all have an impact.
Change in income tax slabs, exemption for child-care and more: What taxpayers expect in Budget 2023
Like every year before the Budget, individuals have expectations and wishlists regarding changes in income tax slabs, rate, more tax exemptions and tax deductions. Here is the expectations that individual taxpayers have from Budget 2023.
Delhi civic bodies preparing for Covid third wave, to set up dedicated care facilities for children
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) is exploring the possibilities of setting up special child care wards at its Tilak Nagar Hospital. The East Delhi civic body will create two dedicated child Covid care wards at its Swami Dayanand Hospital in Dilshad Garden.
China's third-child policy boosts shares in toy, diaper makers
Shares in toy maker Goldlok Holdings (Guangdong) Co jumped to their 10 per cent daily limit for the second day, as did shares in Jinfa Labi Maternity & Baby Articles Co.
Power giant NTPC announces recruitment drive for women
"On Women's Day, NTPC Ltd, India's largest integrated power company announces plans for recruiting only women executives as a special recruitment drive across its areas of operations," a company statement said.
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