Women's community groups have had a dramatic effect on reducing neonatal mortality rates in some of the poorest areas of India. The groups provide a cost-effective intervention with added benefits such as significantly reducing maternal depression and improving decision-making amongst the women.
Please find below a link to NDTV 24/7 India (21st March 2010). The channel is reputable and has viewers all over India. This was done following the online Lancet publications of 8th March.
Folllowing the online Lancet publications of 8th March, NDTV 24/7 India (a reputable channel with viewers all over India) reported on Ekjut's work and the dramatic impact women's groups have on maternal and newborn health.
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