Tumakuru district has been consistently recording the highest percentage of C-section deliveries in the State. In fact, the overall percentage of C-section deliveries in this district (both public and private hospitals put together) has gone up from 63% in 2022-2023 to 67% in 2024-2025 (from April to October), according to data from the State Health Department.

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46% of pregnant women underwent C-section deliveries in Karnataka till now in 2024.

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Govt to implement new program next month to curb C-section deliveries: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

The Karnataka government is set to implement a training program for hospital staff as the rate of Caesarean sections (C-sections) in the state has surged to 46%, a significant increase from 35% in 2021-2022. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced this initiative to address concerns over rising numbers, particularly in private hospitals where rates are notably higher. With C-sections now exceeding the national average of approximately 22%, th…

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Karnataka's C-Section Rate Climbs to 46%: Government Responds with Comprehensive Training Program for Hospital Staff - The Logical Indian

Last Updated on December 16, 2024 by Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 16 (IANS) The Karnataka government stated on Monday that the number of cesarean deliveries was rising in the state and announced that a new programme would be launched by next month to control this. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao made the announcement in the […] The post K’taka Health Minister promises control on rising cesarean deliveries appeared first on THIP Media.

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Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka government stated on Monday that the number of cesarean deliveries was rising in the state and announced that a new programme would be launched by next month to control this. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao made the announcement in the Legislative Council in Belagavi on Monday. Health Minister Rao made this statement in response to a question by the Congress Legislative Counc…

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K’taka Health Minister promises control on rising cesarean deliveries Belagavi:  The Karnataka government stated on Monday that the number of cesarean deliveries was rising in the state and announced that a new programme would be launched by next month to control this. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao made the announcement in the Legislative Council […] The post K’taka Health Minister promises control on rising cesarean deliveries appe…

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Bengaluru: In response to the rising number of Caesarean deliveries in Karnataka, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Gundu Rao, announced on Monday that the state government would introduce a dedicated programme next month to address this issue.

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