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POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma on Thursday chaired a meeting of the District Health Society in the Conference Hall of the DC Office to assess the progress, achievements and implementation of the health programmes in the district.
The meeting focused on strengthening the healthcare delivery mechanism, improving the coverage of government health initiatives, identifying areas requiring greater attention and ensuring that the benefits of the health schemes reach the intended beneficiaries in a timely and effective manner.
At the outset, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation outlining the achievements of different health programmes and the current status of their implementation. He briefed the chair on the progress made under different healthcare initiatives and highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts among the concerned departments to achieve the desired outcomes.
The meeting was attended by Programme Officer Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Tahir Mustafa Malik; Medical Superintendent District Hospital; Deputy Chief Medical Officer; District Immunization Officer; officers from the District Programme Management Unit (DPMU) and officials associated with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
The DDC stressed effective implementation of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT), directing the concerned officials to strengthen preventive interventions and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the required services. He called for renewed efforts under the National TB Elimination Programme to achieve the broader goal of TB Mukt Bharat. He highlighted the important role of Nikshay Mitras in supporting tuberculosis patients and called for greater engagement to ensure that patients receive the necessary assistance during their treatment. The concerned officers were directed to strengthen coordination with community stakeholders and encourage wider participation in initiatives aimed at supporting TB patients.
The DDC also reviewed the implementation of the Nikshay Poshan Yojana and directed the authorities to ensure the timely and smooth disbursement of financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries. He stressed that administrative or procedural delays should not deprive patients of the support intended to help them during treatment. He called upon the health department to maintain proper records, monitor pending cases and ensure regular follow-up so that eligible patients receive their benefits in accordance with the prescribed provisions.
The Deputy Commissioner laid special emphasis on strengthening maternal and child healthcare services under the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme. He underscored the importance of ensuring effective implementation of healthcare interventions for mothers and children and improving access to essential services at the grassroots level.
The meeting further stressed the need for focused implementation of the JOSH initiative and comprehensive coverage of vulnerable sections of the population. The meeting concluded with a resolve to strengthen the district's healthcare delivery system, accelerate ongoing health initiatives and improve overall health indicators through sustained coordination, effective monitoring and result-oriented implementation of various public health programmes.
