VP urges private hospitals to join in the drive to reduce C sections

M Venkaiah Naidu today called for according highest priority to the health needs of women, who constitute nearly 50 per cent of the country’s population. Presenting the ‘Yudhvir Memorial Award’ through a video conference to Hyderabad-based gynecologist, Dr. Evita Fernandez in recognition of her service for the cause of women’s healthcare and empowerment, he said “We will not be able to create a healthy society if the health needs of women get neglected”. He said that various health interventions must focus on bolstering and meeting women’s health needs since they form the bedrock of a healthy society