Pune: The state government has made a provision of Rs 16 crore to improve services at state-run healthcare centres handling high-risk pregnancies. Delivery room facilities at 110 district and sub-district women hospitals are expected to be transformed within six months to check infant and maternal mortality rate. "Women with high-risk pregnancies pose a challenge before, during and after delivery and they need special care and monitoring to avert complications. The project aims to upgrade labour rooms, build the capacity of the staff, improve clinical practices and reorganise labour rooms," said Archana Patil, additional director, State Family Welfare Bureau.

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