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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
130 health institutions in Chhattisgarh's Bastar get national quality certification
Raipur, Healthcare services in Chhattisgarh's tribal-dominated Bastar division, long affected by inaccessibility and Naxal violence, are witnessing a transformative change with several health facilities getting national quality certification, an official said. 130 health institutions in Chhattisgarh's Bastar get national quality certification As many as 130 health institutions in the region have been awarded National Quality Assurance Standards certification between January 1, 2024 and June 16, 2025, he said. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, right from infrastructure improvement to extensive staff recruitment, significant strides have been made to bring quality healthcare to the remote and conflict-affected regions, an official statement said. The 130 health institutions which have been recognised include a district hospital, 16 primary health centers and 113 sub-health centers, it said. Besides, 65 health facilities are currently undergoing the certification process, the release said. The Niyad Nellanar scheme has fast-tracked Ayushman card distribution in Bastar. In one year, 36,231 Ayushman cards have been issued, resulting in 52.6 per cent coverage in the division. So far, 6,816 beneficiaries have received ₹8.22 crore as medical assistance under the scheme, the release said. To bolster healthcare delivery, the state has appointed 33 medical specialists, 117 medical officers and one dental surgeon in Bastar in the past 18 months. Additionally, 75 state-level and 307 district-level staffers have also been recruited, with recruitment going on for 291 more positions, it said. This significant expansion is not only enhancing access but also improving the quality and efficiency of services across the region, it said. Chief Minister Sai expressed satisfaction over the consistent improvement and reach of healthcare in Bastar. He credited the transformation to the collaborative efforts of Mitanins , medical staff and health department officials, noting that health services are now reaching areas once considered inaccessible. State Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said the government's aim is to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare across all districts, with a special focus on tribal and conflict-ridden zones. Under the 'Malaria Mukt Bastar' campaign, door-to-door screenings, rapid treatments and awareness programmes have effectively reduced malaria transmission, he said. Jaiswal will tour Bastar division from August 5 to 7, accompanied by senior officials and a technical team, to inspect key district hospitals and medical colleges. He will also chair health review meetings, and visit remote villages in Bijapur and Sukma to assess service delivery, the release said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
72% drop in malaria cases in Bastar from 2015, says admin
Raipur: Bastar division has recorded a 72% drop in malaria cases compared to 2015, under state's disease control programme in one of the most challenging malaria-prone regions, officials said. According to a data released by the state health department, the malaria positivity rate in Bastar has fallen from 4.60% to just 0.46%, while the Annual Parasite Incidence (API) in the region has dropped from 27.4 in 2015 to 7.11 in 2024. At the state level, the API has gone down from 5.21 to 0.98 in the same period. Compared to 2023, malaria cases in 2024 have seen a further decline of 8.52%. Health department officials said that the 10th and 11th phases of the Malaria Mukt Chhattisgarh campaign in 2024 focused on enhanced surveillance and focused treatment, which played a critical role in pushing the numbers down further. The state is conducting the campaign in alignment with guidelines from the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Malaria in Chhattisgarh is primarily concentrated in the tribal and forested districts, especially in Bastar division, due to dense forest cover, remote habitations, poor healthcare access, and favourable conditions for mosquito breeding. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The situation would get tense mostly when a number of security jawans would fall ill or succumb to malaria, after venturing out in forests during monsoon. Frequent incidents of malaria cases among jawans spotlighted the vulnerability of frontline forces and triggered a renewed push for preventive screenings and stricter bed-net enforcement among the troops. CM Sai said that it was a result of community-driven action, consistent fieldwork of health workers, Mitanins, and medical staff. Health minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said that the target is to get all districts of Chhattisgarh malaria-free, and sustained efforts are underway to realize this goal. He noted that activities such as distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets, door-to-door testing, rapid treatment, and community awareness have been key drivers of this progress.
