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Health Fairs Reach 2 Lakhs: Free Checks & Vax!
12 Jan
Summary
- Over 2 lakh people attended block-level health fairs organized by NHM.
- Health fairs provided free screenings, vaccinations, and teleconsultations.
- Efforts focused on bringing healthcare closer to remote communities.
Block-level health fairs organized by the National Health Mission (NHM) successfully reached over 200,000 individuals between January 5 and January 10. The NHM's 'Healthy Society - A Step Towards a Strong Future' initiative spanned all 264 blocks, bringing essential health services directly to communities.
The five-day fairs facilitated numerous health screenings, including checks for anemia, pneumonia, blood pressure, and cancer. Additionally, 1,165 children were vaccinated, and 6,145 people received family planning counseling. Teleconsultations through e-Sanjeevani connected remote patients with specialists, while 8,987 pregnant women availed ANC check-ups.
These events aimed to reduce the burden of travel and lost wages for rural residents, as highlighted by Anima Tirkey from Madhukum. The fairs also streamlined access to digital health records, with 21,997 ABHA Health IDs generated and 5,632 Ayushman Bharat cards issued on-site.
