District Health Committee reviews critical gaps; directives issued for institutional deliveries, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, and faster completion of health centres
Published on: November 15, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
In a decisive move to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services, Collector Jitendra Yadav chaired a review meeting of the District Health Committee at the Collectorate auditorium on Thursday. Taking serious note of past maternal death incidents, the Collector held direct discussions with the families concerned to understand the ground realities and gaps in the system.
To ensure better supervision, he instructed health officials to collect daily updates on high-risk pregnant women through mobile-based monitoring. He also directed coordination with private diagnostic centres to provide free medical tests for pregnant women who are unable to afford them.
Calling health service “one of the most crucial responsibilities towards society,” Yadav urged all doctors to perform their duties with diligence and compassion. He emphasised that every health centre—whether community health centres, primary health centres, or sub-centres—must maintain patient-friendly behaviour and high service standards.
The Collector conducted a detailed review of resources available at district health institutions. He ordered strict monitoring of all ambulance services including Sanjeevani Ambulance, departmental ambulances, and the Mahatari Express. “Ambulance services must reach patients on time to ensure timely treatment,” he said, adding that repairs and readiness must be prioritised.
He further instructed officials to expedite the ongoing construction of health centres across the district, ensuring high-quality work and strict timelines. Regular monitoring of all construction sites was also mandated.
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To reduce infant mortality, Yadav directed a door-to-door survey to identify malnourished and vulnerable children, followed by counselling of parents and immediate treatment. Reiterating the importance of institutional deliveries, he stressed that pregnant women must undergo regular ANC check-ups, especially those classified as high-risk. The Collector also encouraged partnerships with local private diagnostic agencies to offer tests at nominal rates, ensuring consistent and timely examinations.
He also reviewed the utilisation of dialysis machines at the District Hospital and Government Medical College, instructing teams to maximise their use for eligible patients. Testing for TB and leprosy was ordered to be expanded.
A comprehensive review of national health programmes was conducted, covering Janani Suraksha Yojana, Ayushman Vay Vandhan Card, Nikshay Niramay, Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra, maternal and child health progress, Anemia Mukt Bharat, family planning, RBSK, Ayushman Arogya Mandir, nutrition rehabilitation, PM National Dialysis Programme, e-Sanjeevani, oral health, mental health initiatives, and vector-borne disease control including dengue, malaria, and filaria.
Senior officials including Joint Director of Medical College Dr Atul Deshkar, Deputy Collector Prakash Tandon, Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Netram Navratan, Civil Surgeon U.K. Chandravanshi, Dr Madhuri Khunte, District Immunization Officer Dr B.L. Tulavi, DPM Sandeep Tamrakar, and all BMOs, BPMs, and consultants were present.
