Called ‘M-Health Service’, the service
requires the would-be mothers to register via a cellphone. Periodic text
messages will convey to them necessary treatment details to take care
of issues that crop up during pregnancy.
Arati Basu Sengupta, veteran
gynaecologist and former president of the Bengal Obstetric and
Gynaecological Society, said: With the help of this mobile health
service provider pregnant women can stay in touch with the experts. They
will get updates regarding the guidance and schedule of vaccine.”
Reminders would be sent if a woman fails
to take adequate steps as prescribed within the specified time. Details
of the registered patient will be available online and the service will
cease once data on the birthplace of the new born is provided.
Sengupta, however, raised questions on the last-mile coverage of the service to remote zones.
“Moreover, it’s the pregnant mother who
has to take the measures so the success depends on their initiative. In
addition, there are issues concerning radiation emitted from cell
phones,” the physician added.
The service has been initiated by Manbhum Ananda Ashram Nityananda Trust.
Source : IndianMediaBook - Current Affairs
