India, May 13 -- The Indian government has launched a new digital healthcare platform called Janani to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services nationwide.

Designed to digitally track pregnancies, childbirth, newborn care, and postnatal services, the platform aims to ensure that no mother or child is missed during critical stages of care.

The move comes as India continues efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality, especially in rural and underserved regions.

What is Janani?

Janani stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care.

It covers:

One of the key features of Janani is a QR-enabled digital Mother and Child Health card, allowing healthcare records to become:

The platform also includes:

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