11th Common Review Mission Report-2018

In news:

Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare released the 11th Common Review Mission (CRM) report of the National Health Mission.

 

ABOUT THIS REPORT:

• According to the report, India has registered a record 22% reduction in MMR since 2013, which is the highest percentage decline so far when compared to all the previous reductions in Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) as per the earlier rounds of Sample Registration Scheme (SRS).
• Maternal Mortality Ratio of India has declined from 167 in 2011-2013 to 130 in 2014-2016.
• Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that 60% to 70% of health work in the States is done through NHM. NHM has a huge responsibility in making India healthy and disease free.

  National Health Mission continues to play an important role in strengthening public health systems at the state and sub district levels.

  He was also of the view that state Health Ministers should also be adequately informed about NHM activities as this shall enhance their involvement in the programme.

  The 11th CRM team visited 16 States/UTs, of which 4 were North-Eastern States, 6 were High Focus States and 6 were Non-High Focus States.

• The terms of reference include service delivery; quality assurance; RMNCH+A; human resources; community processes; information and knowledge; healthcare financing; procurement of drugs, diagnostics and supply chain management; NUHM; and governance and management.
• The CRM report spans all aspects of health system reform and uses a mix of methods- including secondary data review, rapid assessment of facilities, and implementer and beneficiary perspectives.