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Maharashtra reported 23 infant deaths a day between April and October: Govt
Updated On: 20 December, 2023 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant on Wednesday told the state legislative assembly the state reported 4,872 infant deaths during April and October this year at a daily average of 23 deaths
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Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant on Wednesday told the state legislative assembly the state reported 4,872 infant deaths during April and October this year at a daily average of 23 deaths.
He said 795 (16 per cent) of 4,872 infants have died of breathing-related ailments. Maximum deaths have been reported in Mumbai, Thane, Solapur, Akola and Nandurbar, the minister stated in a written reply to a query by MLA Sachin Kalyanshetti during question hour.
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