Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the 'LaQshya' programme launched under the RMNCH+A umbrella?

• A Expanding cash incentives for institutional deliveries in high-focus states
• B Screening all pregnant women for gestational diabetes mellitus
• C Training ASHAs for home-based newborn care visits
• D Improving quality of care in labour rooms and maternity operation theatres ✓

Explanation

LaQshya targets measurable improvement in the quality of intrapartum and immediate postpartum care through certified labour room standards, respectful maternity care and improved infrastructure in labour rooms and maternity operation theatres. Cash incentives belong to Janani Suraksha Yojana, home-based newborn care belongs to HBNC, and gestational diabetes screening is a separate antenatal package component, none of which define LaQshya.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP

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