Women's health issues have attained higher visibility and renewed political commitment in recent decades. While targeted policies and programs have enabled women to lead healthier lives, significant gender-based health disparities still exists. With limited access to education or employment, high illiteracy rates and increasing poverty levels are making health improvements for women exceedingly difficult. Basic health care, family planning and obstetric services are essential for women – yet they remain unavailable to millions. The health of families and communities are tied to the health of women – the illness or death of a woman has serious and far-reaching consequences for the health of her children, family and community. The slogan, “Healthy Women, Healthy World” embodies the fact that as custodians of family health, women play a critical role in maintaining the health and well being of their communities.
Recognizing the vital importance of Women’s Health, GPMS periodically imparts, educates, enhances and empowers the women and the adolescent girls of the required knowledge and awareness on