Jamshedpur: To enhance emergency responsiveness in rural areas, Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi has directed that two Mamta vehicles be tagged to each Panchayat. He further instructed health officials to ensure that maternity-related schemes such as Matri Vandana Yojana, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSSY), Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), and birth certificates are clearly mentioned in discharge summaries of newborns. Additionally, Matri Vandana forms must be made available at all hospitals to ensure eligible mothers receive timely support.
These directives came during a comprehensive review meeting of the Health Department, held at the Collectorate Auditorium under the DC’s chairmanship. The session focused on assessing medical resources, healthcare delivery mechanisms, and the implementation of health schemes across the district.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed that the quality and outreach of health services must improve in a manner that ensures benefits reach every eligible person. He urged for strong departmental coordination, emphasizing that no beneficiary should be left out of government health schemes due to lack of awareness or administrative gaps.
Key areas reviewed included family planning initiatives, prenatal care for pregnant and lactating women, institutional deliveries, full immunization coverage, malnutrition treatment, mental health services, TB and leprosy monitoring, and vector-borne disease control.
The meeting also reviewed the availability of contraceptives, and the implementation of temporary and permanent family planning measures. The DC stressed the need to strengthen follow-up mechanisms to ensure the success of the population stabilization program.
With the monsoon season underway, the Deputy Commissioner placed special emphasis on dengue prevention. He directed health teams to carry out cleanliness drives, fogging operations, and awareness campaigns in both urban and rural areas. MDA campaign efforts for the control of lymphatic filariasis were also discussed, with instructions to boost community participation.
The DC also reviewed the progress of the e-Hospital system and National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). He urged all hospitals to maximize the use of e-Hospital modules to improve service delivery, transparency, and data management.
In the area of non-communicable diseases, the DC instructed health officials to prioritize screening, counseling, and treatment of patients with diabetes and hypertension, especially at PHC and CHC levels.
The meeting was attended by Civil Surgeon Dr. Sahir Pal, SCMO Dr. Jogeshwar Prasad, DRCHO Dr. Ranjit Panda, Dr. A. Mitra, Dr. Mrityunjay Dhavadiya, all MOICs, and other key officials of the health department.
The review concluded with a strong message of accountability, urgency, and inclusivity, with the Deputy Commissioner reaffirming the district administration’s commitment to building a robust, accessible, and equitable healthcare system.
