{"id":33496,"date":"2026-10-28T17:36:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=33496"},"modified":"2026-10-28T17:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:36:49","slug":"dc-kathua-reviews-progress-of-health-sector-schemes-programmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/dc-kathua-reviews-progress-of-health-sector-schemes-programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"DC Kathua reviews progress of health sector schemes, programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KATHUA, OCTOBER 28: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma Wednesday chaired a meeting at the DC Office Complex to review the implementation and progress of various health sector schemes and programmes in the district.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meeting, as per an official statement, was attended by ADDC Surender Mohan Sharma; CPO Ranjeet Thakur; CMO Dr Vijay Raina; District Tuberculosis Officer Dr Radha Krishan; District Immunization Officer, BMOs, Executive Engineers and other concerned officers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC reviewed the progress achieved under Anaemia Mukt Bharat, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), National Leprosy Eradication Programme, National Tobacco Control Programme, National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment and National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasis was laid on anaemia screening among vulnerable groups, particularly children, distribution of iron and folic acid tablets, regular Hb testing, school-based health screening under RBSK and timely referral of identified cases to GMC Kathua.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC also stressed preventive measures against malaria, dengue and chikungunya.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meeting also reviewed the status of projects under Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), including the 50-bedded Critical Care Block and District Integrated Public Health Laboratory (DIPHL) sites, Block Public Health Units, Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs\/Sub-Centres and claims settlement under Ayushman Bharat\u2013PMJAY.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block-wise reporting on the IHIP national portal, dog-bite and snake-bite cases reported from April to September, registration of health facilities under the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010 and financial progress under the National Health Mission were also discussed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC further reviewed the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, focusing on screening coverage, X-ray examinations, the TB Mukt Bharat initiative and data updating on the Nikshay portal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Deputy Commissioner stressed that a strong sense of urgency, commitment and intent must guide the implementation of every health programme. He called for improved inter-departmental coordination, regular field-level monitoring, accurate reporting and timely resolution of gaps to ensure that healthcare services and scheme benefits reach every eligible beneficiary, particularly vulnerable sections of society. He directed the concerned officers to ensure accountability and focus on measurable outcomes for effective delivery of healthcare services across the district.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KATHUA, OCTOBER 28: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma Wednesday chaired a meeting at the DC Office Complex to review the implementation and progress of various health sector schemes and programmes in the district. 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