CMO orders inspection of ultrasound machines
The directive came during a district-level review meeting held at the Zonal Hospital here.
Chairing the meeting, Dr. Guleri lauded Kangra district's commendable achievements under the government's Kayakalp programme, which encourages cleanliness, hygiene, and quality healthcare services.
He informed that 131 health institutions across the district qualified under various categories of Kayakalp standards this year.
Among the top performers in Category-1 (large institutions) were Civil Hospital Palampur, which was awarded first place and a prize of Rs 35 lakh, Zonal Hospital Dharamshala, awarded second place, and Civil Hospital Kangra, received a consolation award for its first-time participation.
CMO said that in Category-2, CHC Bir received a consolation award with a prize of Rs one lakh. In Category-3 (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs) PHC Dhaduan won first place and Rs two lakh, Kot Palahadi Health Block (Nurpur) secured first place, Dhandol Health Block (Mahakal) was ranked second, and Vadoohi Health Block (Nurpur) bagged third place.
Dr. Guleri also reviewed the progress of several government health programmes, including the TB Eradication Programme, Rashtriya Bal Suraksha Karyakram (RBSK), Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), PM-SHRI Yojana, and the National Immunization Mission. He issued detailed instructions to all Block Medical Officers (BMOs) to strengthen the implementation of these schemes.
The meeting was attended by MS of Zonal Hospital Dr. Anuradha Sharma, District TB Officer Dr. Rajesh Sood, SMO Kangra, District Programme Officers, all BMOs, and staff members. Dr. Rajesh Sood conducted the proceedings of the meeting.
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