Hathras DM Orders Wide Awareness Campaign On Safe Abortion

A meeting to strengthen awareness on safe abortion was held in Hathras on the occasion of International Safe Abortion Day, with District Magistrate Satya Prakash Patel chairing the proceedings at the Collectorate auditorium on Monday.

The meeting focused in detail on health services related to safe abortion, the applicable rules, available facilities and the need to increase awareness among the general public. Officials discussed how information on safe and quality health services should reach women in both rural and urban areas.

District Magistrate Satya Prakash Patel directed the concerned departmental officers to run a wide awareness campaign on safe abortion across rural and urban areas. He said women must be informed about safe and quality health services and should also be encouraged to seek necessary medical consultation. Instructions were given to make effective use of different publicity and communication mediums for this purpose.

During the meeting, the Chief Medical Officer shared information on the rules and provisions related to safe abortion, along with the services available at designated health institutions. The Chief Medical Officer said that consultation with a qualified doctor is necessary for any decision related to pregnancy. It was also stated that undergoing abortion through unsafe methods can lead to serious health-related complications.

The District Magistrate further instructed health department officials to ensure that information about services and facilities linked to safe abortion reaches eligible women. He also directed that necessary arrangements be ensured at health institutions, so that women in need can receive safe and proper medical care on time.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Development Officer, Chief Medical Superintendent, Additional Chief Medical Officer, District Information Officer, District Programme Officer, along with concerned officers and employees of the health department.