The surge is driven largely by private healthcare sector, where 63% of births are conducted via C-section. In contrast, public health facilities report a considerably lower rate of 34%, highlighting a divide in childbirth practices between the two sectors.
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C-sections in Karnataka rise; private sector drives spike: National Family Health Survey
July 20, 2026The surge is driven largely by private healthcare sector, where 63% of births are conducted via C-section. In contrast, public health facilities report a considerably lower rate of 34%, highlighting a divide in childbirth practices between the two sectors.