East Singhbhum Aims to Strengthen Anaemia Control and Child Nutrition Programs
Key Points:
- District ranks second in Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyan implementation
- Officials directed to fill 123 vacant Sevika and Sahayika posts
- 22 sickle cell cases confirmed from 77,958 potential patients
JAMSHEDPUR – Deputy Commissioner Ananya Mittal conducted a comprehensive review of health and welfare schemes at the Collectorate.
Civil Surgeon Dr. Sahir Pal presented progress updates. “We’re focusing on maternal and child health,” an official noted.
Healthcare Priorities
The district emphasizes anaemia elimination. Special attention targets pregnant women and children.
Meanwhile, malnutrition centers need improvement. Baharagora and Musabani facilities show low performance.
Moreover, officials must ensure full ANC registration. Institutional delivery rates require boost in certain blocks.
Welfare Schemes
Various initiatives underwent assessment. These include Savitribai Phule and PM Matru Vandana schemes.
Furthermore, TB patient adoption program launches. Citizens urged to become Nishchay Mitras.
Rural Development
Officials must complete rural appointments. Gram Sabha to select candidates by January end.
In addition, Poshan Tracker App needs complete data. This ensures effective monitoring of beneficiaries.
The administration emphasizes community participation. Health services aim for wider rural coverage.
