Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday issued directions to provide free blood units to pregnant women.

Additionally, according to a government release, the relatives of pregnant women would not necessarily have to give blood in exchange.

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Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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