Under the RMNCH+A strategy, the 'LaQshya' (Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative) programme aims to improve quality of care during institutional delivery. Which level of public health facility is the primary target of the LaQshya initiative?
- A Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals ✓
- B Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
- C Sub-centres
- D Medical College Hospitals only
Correct answer: A. Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals
Explanation
LaQshya targets labour rooms and maternity operation theatres in public health facilities that conduct deliveries, specifically CHCs, subdivisional hospitals, district hospitals, and other high-volume delivery points. Sub-centres and PHCs do not typically have full labour rooms with operation theatre capacity.
Reference: LaQshya Programme Guidelines, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 2017 ed.
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