Mangaluru's Government Lady Goschen Hospital has earned the state-level best district hospital award, recognizing its exceptional performance in maternal health during the 2025-26 period. The Dakshina Kannada district institution achieved this esteemed distinction by maintaining 100% maternal health and eliminating maternal mortality in all legally performed abortions and subsequent care.
A collaborative survey by the State Health and Family Welfare Department and the Ipas Foundation identified Lady Goschen Hospital for this top honour among district hospitals across Karnataka. The hospital has consistently reduced maternal and infant mortality rates through various innovative programs and methods.
Statistics reveal the hospital efficiently managed 304 legal abortions within the prescribed limits during the financial year 2025-26. Each case recorded a zero mortality rate, strictly adhering to all regulations under its quality Comprehensive Abortion Care program. Furthermore, the hospital successfully motivated 95% of beneficiaries to adopt family planning methods, ensuring their continued well-being.
The State Health and Family Welfare Department presented the award for these rare achievements and its commitment to providing quality post-abortion maternal health services. Dr. Durgaprasad M.R., Medical Superintendent of Government Lady Goschen Hospital, expressed his gratitude. He specifically acknowledged the specialists from the Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesia, Radiodiagnosis, and Neonatal Departments of KMC Hospital for their crucial support. Dr. Durgaprasad also highlighted the unique contributions of the nursing, paramedical, and technical staff.
Several newly implemented systems at Government Lady Goschen Hospital significantly contributed to achieving the zero maternal mortality rate. These include the WhatsApp High-Risk Pregnancy Tracking System, an Obstetric Intensive Care Unit, an Obstetric Critical Care Unit, and a dedicated High-Risk Pregnancy Delivery Unit, all functioning as vital complementary systems.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati DK