What services were offered at the NHM health fairs?

The fairs provided screenings for anemia, pneumonia, blood pressure, cancer, and general ailments, along with vaccinations, teleconsultations, and issue of Ayushman Bharat and ABHA cards.

How many children were vaccinated at the health fairs?

A total of 1,165 children were vaccinated against preventable diseases during the block-level health fairs organized by the National Health Mission.

What is the NHM 'Healthy Society' initiative?

The NHM 'Healthy Society - A Step Towards a Strong Future' initiative organized block-level health fairs to improve healthcare access and provide essential medical services to communities.

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Health Fairs Reach 2 Lakhs: Free Checks & Vax!

12 Jan

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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.

Health Fairs Reach 2 Lakhs: Free Checks & Vax!

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.