Health Gaps Flagged: CDO Demands Better Healthcare Delivery

A recent review meeting chaired by Chief Development Officer (CDO) Shivakant Dwivedi identified critical gaps in various health programs. Areas such as telemedicine services, institutional deliveries, and beneficiary payments for maternal welfare schemes were found to be below expectations. The CDO stressed the importance of accessible, timely, and quality healthcare, calling for enhanced departmental coordination.

Upcoming initiatives include a Td and DPT vaccination drive in schools from April 20 to April 30, aimed at children of all age groups. The district health department is also committed to achieving 100% immunisation coverage. Community health officers have been directed to increase efforts in regions where telemedicine usage and institutional delivery rates have been low.

The review also covered flagship schemes like the Prime Minister's TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Ayushman Bharat. Low disbursement of benefits under the Janani Suraksha Yojana in Bhangel and Badalpur areas were specifically noted, with directions for explanations and timely payments. Improving data accuracy through regular validation meetings at the block level is also a priority.

Furthermore, the district is focusing on maternal and child health, ensuring complete immunisation for children and strengthening outreach programs. Stakeholders are urged to promote HPV vaccination among 14 to 15-year-old girls. Both government and private hospitals must maintain adequate medicine stocks and sanitation.