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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pb reconstitutes village panels to boost grassroots healthcare
Chandigarh: In a significant move to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grassroots level, the Punjab health department has reconstituted village health, sanitation and nutrition committees (VHSNCs) across the state. Health minister Dr Balbir Singh called upon these committees to work in close coordination with the govt to combat vector- and water-borne diseases and contribute towards building a drug-free Punjab. Over 1 lakh members from 12,977 VHSNCs participated online in the inaugural event, showcasing strong community engagement. During a virtual interaction, Dr Balbir Singh personally addressed more than 100 members from selected VHSNCs representing the districts of Mansa, Patiala, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, and Bathinda. Highlighting the pivotal role of VHSNCs in addressing public health concerns, the minister said that the committees would focus on the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, and Chikungunya, along with waterborne illnesses like Diarrhoea. The health minister informed that Asha workers were trained to identify mosquito larvae under the ongoing "Har Shukarvar Dengue Te Vaar" campaign, which aims to eliminate stagnant water - a primary breeding ground for mosquitoes. As part of biological control measures , the health department is also distributing Gambusia fish to be released in village ponds to curb mosquito populations.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Punjab reconstitutes village health committees to boost grassroots healthcare
Chandigarh: In a significant move to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grassroots level, the Punjab health department has reconstituted village health, sanitation and nutrition committees (VHSNCs) across the state. Health minister Dr Balbir Singh called upon these committees to work in close coordination with the govt to combat vector- and water-borne diseases and contribute towards building a drug-free 1 lakh members from 12,977 VHSNCs participated online in the inaugural event, showcasing strong community engagement. During a virtual interaction, Dr Balbir Singh personally addressed more than 100 members from selected VHSNCs representing the districts of Mansa, Patiala, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, and Bathinda. Highlighting the pivotal role of VHSNCs in addressing public health concerns, the minister said that the committees would focus on the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, and Chikungunya, along with waterborne illnesses like health minister informed that Asha workers were trained to identify mosquito larvae under the ongoing "Har Shukarvar Dengue Te Vaar" campaign, which aims to eliminate stagnant water — a primary breeding ground for mosquitoes. As part of biological control measures, the health department is also distributing Gambusia fish to be released in village ponds to curb mosquito further noted that dengue testing is now available free of cost at all Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs), and that free treatment is accessible at any govt healthcare facility for those diagnosed with the disease control, Dr Balbir Singh underscored the importance of safe drinking water, drug-free villages, and community vigilance against drug peddling, in collaboration with Village Defence Committees. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo He urged community members to take active roles in ensuring public the ongoing heatwave, the minister issued vital public advisories — encouraging citizens to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear loose cotton clothing, and seek immediate medical attention in cases of heatstroke. He also emphasised the long-term need to plant more trees as a climate resilience a follow-up review meeting with civil surgeons from all districts, Dr Balbir Singh called for a paradigm shift in mindset regarding public healthcare. He urged them to "own the hospitals as if they were their own," advocating a move away from a bureaucratic "government property" attitude. He said this sense of ownership should translate into empathetic and dignified patient care, noting the powerful "placebo effect" of positive staff behaviour on patient recovery.#designerDISTRICTS HONOURED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN HEALTH PROGRAMMES:Lowest Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in 2024-25: Ropar (25)Best Performing District in AACs: SangrurBest Performing District in Vector Borne Diseases Control: LudhianaBest Performing District in Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) (30+ screening): PathankotMaximum Screening of Vulnerable Groups in 100-day TB Campaign: Fatehgarh SahibBest Performing District in Immunisation: HoshiarpurBest Performing District in NPCB Free Distribution of Spectacles in Schools: Malerkotla100% Achievement in Tubectomy and PPIUCD (Family Planning): BarnalaHighest Sex Ratio of 964 under PC & PNDT program in Civil Registration System of 2023-24 and 2024-25: Kapurthala (964) MSID:: 121142430 413 |
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pb to soften dengue bite by 80%
Chandigarh: Punjab's health minister, Dr Balbir Singh, on Saturday unveiled a sweeping action plan to curb dengue fever's cases by 80% this year, combining public awareness drives, tighter enforcement, and enhanced healthcare measures across the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking at a meeting of the state task force on vector-borne diseases at Punjab Bhawan, Dr Balbir Singh said dedicated dengue beds equipped with mosquito nets were laid at govt hospitals, medical colleges, and 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics. Testing and treatment for dengue fever and malaria will remain free at all govt health facilities. The minister announced the return of the CM's 'Har Shukarvar Dengue Te Vaar' campaign, which will kick off on May 1. Highlighting another major move, the minister noted that dengue fever had been declared a notifiable disease across Punjab. The state has capped the cost of relevant tests at private hospitals and laboratories at 600. The minister said last year's campaign had halved dengue fever's cases and cut related deaths by 66%. "No malaria deaths were reported in Punjab in 2024," he said. Expanding preventive efforts to schools, the health minister directed the officers to hold special awareness camps for students and teachers, while eradicating stagnant water on school premises — near toilets, mid-day meal kitchens, and water tanks especially. Addressing another priority, he instructed the water supply and sanitation department to repair malfunctioning reverse osmosis (RO) systems urgently for the provision of clean drinking water. State programme officer Dr Arshdeep Kaur updated the media on efforts under the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme and outlined plans to intensify future action against those ailments.
