Question

RCH stands for
(a)Routine check-up of health
(b)Reproduction cum hygiene
(c)Reversible contraceptive hazards
(d)Reproductive and child health care

Answer 1

Hint: Its aim to reduce Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) cases. This program was launched on October, 15 in 1997 by the government of India.

Complete answer:
Reproductive and child health care programs promote the health of the mothers and children to ensure the safety of the child as well as the mother. This program helps in population stabilization through reproductive behavior.

Additional Information:
 -For maternal health safety, it is essential for the early registration of pregnancy provision for mother-child check-ups, immunization, institutional deliveries, and postnatal check-ups.
-This program aims for providing obstetric kit, provision of skilled manpower during the emergency, and 24 hrs service to women in labor.
The main components of this program are:
-Family planning
-Child survival and safe motherhood program
-Prevention and management of STD and AIDS
-Client approach to health care
-Under child care, children are immunized against six killer diseases like T.B., diphtheria, poliomyelitis, measles, and neonatal tetanus.

So, the correct answer is, ‘ Reproductive and child health care.’

Note: -RCH phase 2 program was initiated in April 2005 to further consolidate and strengthen the RCH program.
-RCH outreach services launched during 2000- 2001 for the aim to provide immunization in urban slums.