Awareness drive held on diarrhea prevention
The event aimed at educating the public on measures to prevent diarrhea, especially among children under five years of age.
District Epidemiology and Medical Officer (DEMO) Srinivasulu Setty participated in the programme and addressed the gathering.
He informed that the campaign is being implemented throughout the district from June 16 to July 31 with the objective of reducing child mortality linked to diarrhea diseases.
'Diarrhea remains one of the leading causes of death among children below the age of five,' he said.
'It is critical for parents and caregivers to follow proper hygiene and nutrition practices to safeguard children's health.'
During his address, he outlined a list of essential preventive measures such as washing hands thoroughly with soap and clean water, use only safe and purified drinking water, ensure children receive Rotavirus and Pentavalent vaccinations on time, administer Vitamin A syrup as per schedule, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, always using proper sanitation facilities, exclusively breastfeeding infants for the first six months, introducing complementary feeding from the seventh month onwards.
In case of diarrhea, administering ORS solution and Zinc tablets continuously for 14 days and to seek immediate medical care if warning signs appear in children.
Setty noted that these precautions can significantly reduce the risk of life-threatening conditions caused by diarrhea and urged the community to remain vigilant and proactive.
Also present at the event were Deputy DEMO Dr Chandrashekar Reddy, health workers Anuradha, Jayakumar, and ASHA worker Maddamma, along with other staff who engaged with the public to spread awareness.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Ensure no lapses in maternal and child healthcare: Collector
Chittoor: As part of maternal and child healthcare initiatives, District Collector Sumit Kumar has instructed medical officers to ensure continuous supervision so that ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives) and ASHA workers perform their duties diligently in their respective areas. Speaking at a review meeting on Wednesday, the Collector said that maternal and infant deaths can be completely prevented if services under the RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) programme, such as the registration of pregnant women and the delivery of necessary healthcare services, are provided meticulously and thoroughly. The meeting was aimed at discussing three recent maternal deaths that occurred in Kolamasanapalle, Ogu and Vijalapuram PHCs. He stated that there should be no lapses in the registration of pregnant women and that Anganwadi registers must be properly maintained for accuracy. He highlighted that timely provision of nutritional supplements through Anganwadi centres can help prevent anaemia among pregnant women. The Collector stressed that ANMs and ASHA workers should pay special attention to pregnant women right from the time of conception until delivery, ensuring they do not develop anaemia. High-risk pregnant women should be monitored closely for their health status and provided with appropriate medical care as needed. He called for proactive measures both at the district level and primary healthcare level to ensure maternal deaths do not occur in the future. Sumit Kumar added that registering every newborn child is crucial to ensure timely vaccination and to monitor the health status of children regularly. In this context, medical officers play a key role in ensuring that ANMs and ASHA workers fulfill their responsibilities efficiently. District Medical and Health Officer Dr DT Sudha Rani, Deputy DM&HO Dr Venkata Prasad, DIO Dr C Hanumantha Rao, programme officers, medical officers, and other officials were present.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Collector calls out health workers for not tracking high-risk pregnancies
District Collector AS Dinesh Kumar expressed displeasure with Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANMs) for failing to track high-risk pregnancy cases in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Additionally, he found that medical records were not being properly maintained, and sought explanations from medical officials for the discrepancies. On Wednesday, he conducted a review meeting with officials from the Medical and Health Department, focusing on maternal and infant deaths recorded from March 2025 till date. During the meeting, the Health Department officials explained each case in detail. The Collector instructed them to identify the causes of death and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence. Health staff present shared that high blood pressure (HBP) may be a major contributing factor in the many cases. The Collector personally reviewed medical records and expressed concern over missing or incomplete entries. He additionally warned that tampering with medical records would be treated as a criminal offence. The Collector directed that if doctors were unavailable at the Family Physician Camps, then supervisors and mid-level health providers must step in and inform the respective medical authorities. 'In cases where the 108 ambulances or PHC vehicles are unavailable to transport high-risk pregnant women to hospitals, the health call center at 6303921374, should be contacted. If assistance is still unavailable, the matter must escalated to the ITDA Project Officer and District Medical and Health Officer immediately,' he said. Mr Dinesh Kumar also instructed ASHA workers to monitor whether pregnant women were taking the prescribed medications regularly, as reported by doctors. He said: 'Medical officers must take responsibility for their assigned duties.' He emphasised that special focus must be placed on high-risk cases, with appropriate plans prepared in advance. He further instructed that reports on high-risk cases must be submitted every 15 days, from the grassroot level to the higher authorities.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
TB Free India: 20% population to be screened in Nagpur's high-risk zones
Nagpur: As part of the nationwide TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (TB Free India Project), Nagpur district is currently conducting an intensive 100-day active case-finding campaign to detect and treat suspected TB cases at the earliest. Under this campaign, it is planned to survey approximately 20% of the district's population, with a sharp focus on high-risk groups and vulnerable communities. According to health officials, the survey teams — comprising community health officers, health workers, and Asha volunteers — are screening people in areas identified as high-risk, including mental health institutions, mining areas, district jails, tribal regions, migrant settlements, brick kiln sites, urban slums, old-age homes, residential schools (ashram shalas), industrial zones, and other crowded public spaces. District collector Vipin Itankar and chief executive officer of the zilla parishad, Vinayak Mahamuni, have appealed to all stakeholders to ensure that the campaign achieves its goals with 100% coverage. "Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial to breaking the chain of TB transmission. The support of private practitioners, NGOs, and community leaders is vital in making Nagpur district TB-free ahead of the national deadline," said Mahamuni. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Can't Believe She Wore That To The Red Carpet Golfhooked Read More Undo Instructions to this effect have been issued to the Nagpur chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), asking private practitioners and hospitals to coordinate closely with the District TB Office to ensure 100% notification of patients receiving treatment for TB. TB remains one of the leading infectious diseases in India, with an estimated 27 lakh new cases notified nationwide in 2023. Maharashtra is among the states with a significant TB burden, and districts like Nagpur play a critical role in achieving the country's elimination targets. Public health experts stress that eliminating TB not only saves lives but also has significant socio-economic benefits, reducing the disease's toll on vulnerable populations and minimising treatment costs for families. The district administration has urged citizens to cooperate with survey teams, undergo screening if approached, and immediately seek medical attention if they experience symptoms like a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks, unexplained weight loss, fever, or night sweats.
