Under RMNCH+A strategy, the 'Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan' (SUMAN) initiative aims to provide which specific guarantee to pregnant women and newborns attending public health facilities?
- A Free second-trimester abortion services to all women on demand
- B Free transport under Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram for referral
- C Zero-tolerance for denial of respectful and dignified care, with entitlements and accountability ✓
- D Guarantee of institutional delivery within 30 minutes of hospital arrival
Correct answer: C. Zero-tolerance for denial of respectful and dignified care, with entitlements and accountability
Explanation
SUMAN (Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan) initiative, launched 2019 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, guarantees free, zero-tolerance for denial, and respectful quality healthcare to every woman, newborn, and stillborn at public health facilities. It specifies entitlements including free services, no out-of-pocket expenditure, respectful maternity care, and an accountability/grievance redressal mechanism. It is different from JSSK (which covers transport costs) — SUMAN is specifically about dignity and entitlements.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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