Guwahati, Nov. 6 -- Achieving significant progress in strengthening maternal healthcare, the share of maternal deaths attributed to sepsis in Assam has declined from 21 per cent in July 2026 to 8 per cent in October 2026, according to Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal.

This significant improvement reflects the state's sustained efforts to strengthen infection prevention and control practices across public health facilities.

Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal described the development as an encouraging step towards ensuring safer motherhood across the state.

"Another encouraging step towards safer motherhood in Assam. The share of maternal deaths attributed to sepsis declined from 21% in July to 8% in October 2026," said Singhal.

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