LUCKNOW, May 11 -- To reduce maternal mortality, the state transformation commission (STC) is developing a WhatsApp-based pregnancy registration and maternal care programme that will enable easier tracking of pregnant women from the early stages of pregnancy.

The initiative is designed to address key maternal healthcare challenges, including timely check-ups, medical monitoring, and ensuring deliveries take place at healthcare facilities equipped to manage complications-all through a single registration completed by the unborn child's family.

"When we talk about solving real-world challenges, we mean ensuring that all check-ups are completed and the delivery status is properly tracked. Much before the delivery, the woman and her family ...