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West Bengal Healthcare (World Bank USD 286 million):
📅 Published 20 Jan 2026 · January 2026
West Bengal Healthcare (World Bank USD 286 million):
Objective: Improve healthcare for over 90 million people, especially in districts like Purulia, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Maldah, Uttar Dinajpur.
Focus: Digital tracking of NCDs, maternal & adolescent health.
Challenges: High adolescent pregnancy (16%), Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR = 103).
Key health indicators: IMR declined to 19 (2018-2020), Life expectancy at 72 years.
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC