Jaipur, Oct. 24 -- Nineteen medical colleges and 58 district hospitals in Rajasthan reported zero maternal deaths in October, while 11,928 pregnant women registered for antenatal care (ANC) and 6,175 high-risk pregnancies received ANC coverage, according to a state government review of maternal and child healthcare services. Chief secretary V Srinivas said, "Sustained efforts to strengthen maternal and child healthcare were beginning to yield positive results, with a focus on timely antenatal check-ups, early identification and management of high-risk pregnancies, regular monitoring and quality delivery services." During a review meeting held via video conference at Swasthya Bhawan, Srinivas assessed antenatal care, the identification and management of high-risk pregnancies, maternal deaths, modular operation theatres, the availability of medicines and surgical supplies, and referral transport services. He sought feedback from medical college superintendents, heads of gynaecology departments, joint directors and chief medical and health officers (CMHOs). Srinivas directed all CMHOs to hold review meetings twice a month to monitor the identification, treatment and follow-up of high-risk pregnancies. He stressed that pregnant women must receive timely antenatal check-ups and those identified as high-risk must be provided appropriate treatment and regular follow-up. The review also covered the construction of modular operation theatres (OTs) and the upgradation of existing facilities at medical colleges. According to the department, modular OTs are being constructed at 35 medical colleges in the state during 2026-27. Srinivas directed officials to prepare proposals for new modular OTs and the upgradation of existing ones and forward them to the Centre. He also instructed hospitals to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential medicines and surgical items to prevent difficulties for patients during treatment. Reviewing referral transport services, including the 104 Janani Express and 108 emergency ambulance services, officials reported that the services had undertaken 39,436 trips up to October 19, 2026. Srinivas directed officials to ensure timely transport for pregnant women and other patients requiring referrals so they could reach appropriate healthcare facilities without delay. Rajasthan has 1,318 prasav sakhis (trained birth attendants) at government healthcare institutions. Principal secretary, medical and health, Gayatri Rathore directed specialist doctors at medical colleges to continue mentoring doctors and healthcare staff at nearby delivery points. She also stressed the need for proper documentation of delivery and diagnostic services and efforts to upgrade healthcare workers' skills....