Summary:
The national IMR, according to the latest available data, is 43 deaths per 1000 births. According to the state health department's official record, the state saw a massive decrease in cases of TB, malaria and leprosy. Saying there are 4009 such local women health workers who are trained regularly, Rajo said these women facilitate tests before pregnancy, institutional deliveries and proper childcare. According to the health ministry report, Manipur 's IMR stands at nine deaths per 1000 live births. "We have been bagging awards for having the lowest infant mortality rate for three consecutive years from the central health ministry," Manipur family welfare director K Rajo Singh said..