{"id":1798,"date":"2022-05-20T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T10:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zhl.org.in\/blog\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2022-06-05T15:56:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-05T10:26:35","slug":"how-nhm-is-filling-the-gaps-for-womens-health-issue-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zhl.org.in\/blog\/how-nhm-is-filling-the-gaps-for-womens-health-issue-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How NHM is filling the Gaps for Women\u2019s Health Issue in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It is widely accepted across the world that if you educate a woman, you educate the entire family. Similarly, if a woman\u2019s health is taken care of both physically and mentally, the family\u2019s health remains secured. Women are the nurturer and life giver and it is only them who can ensure quality care for their family and children.\u00a0Ziqitza HealthCare Limited<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0a leading healthcare organization believes that the health of the communities and the families are directly connected to the women\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health plays an important role and it not only contributes towards the well-being of the humans, but also contributes towards the economic growth of a country.\u00a0Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0explains women play a major role in a country\u2019s economic growth, therefore their health is of paramount importance. However, in India, women\u2019s health is shrouded with numerous concerns and influenced by various factors such as, sexual abuse, gender disparities, early marriage, domestic violence, poverty, illiteracy, access to quality healthcare etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ziqitza HealthCare<\/strong><\/a>, points out that every year, around the world, May 28th is observed as the International Day of Action for Women\u2019s Health, and during this time dialogue for women\u2019s health and her rights garners focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor health is directly related to poverty and has adverse effects on the health of millions of women and adolescent girls across all countries. Poverty makes accessibility and affordability of quality healthcare services a challenge.\u00a0Ziqitza Rajasthan<\/strong><\/a>, elaborates that women around the world are in general susceptible and vulnerable to poor nutrition, which impacts their health and well-being. In country like India, gender stereotypes a d discrimination, coupled with other ill practices such as early marriage, dowry, domestic violence, etc. negatively impact the health of women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ziqitza<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0explains that the Indian government has over the years rolled out multiple regulations and policies that have laid out an extensive plan for better access to healthcare facilities for women. The National Health Mission of India, envisages universal access to quality healthcare, equitable and affordable health care services for all. In terms of improving access of quality healthcare for women, the National Health Mission seeks to achieve the below written indicators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n