DC reviews healthcare scenario in
Samba District
SAMBA, JANUARY 17:
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Samba, Rajesh Sharma, today chaired a crucial District
Health Review Meeting at the DC Office Complex, reaffirming the
administration's commitment to enhancing healthcare services in the region.
The meeting
featured a detailed review of the functioning and performance of the health
department, led by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Samba, Dr. Vidhi Bhatiyal.
Key health
initiatives and programs discussed included the National Program for Control of
Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Cancer, and Stroke (NPCCH), annual Infant
Death Review (IDR), Maternal Death Review (MDR), ASHA worker functionality, the
Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, and the 100
Days on Tuberculosis (TB) campaign.
The performance of
healthcare facilities, including the District Hospital Samba, Community Health
Centers (CHCs), and Primary Health Centers (PHCs), was thoroughly evaluated.
Dr. Anju Bala,
District Health Officer, presented updates on the NPCCH program, while Dr.
Kamlesh Kumari provided an overview of the district's IDR and MDR status.
Attendees at the meeting
included PO ICDS Subash; ACD, Mahmood; DPO Ranjeet; CEO Keval Krishan; XEN;
BMOs; and officials from health and various other departments.
The DC emphasized
the importance of providing high-quality healthcare services to the people of
the district and directed officials to ensure the effective implementation of
all health initiatives. Officers from the District Health Society also
participated in the meeting.
The meeting
concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Vidhi Bhatiyal, CMO Samba.