A Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Camp was organized at Community Health Centre Kumarda in Rajnandgaon, where 80 children from severe, highly severe and moderate categories underwent health examinations. The camp provided medical consultation, treatment, medicines and nutritional guidance with support from the Hamaar Swasth Laika Programme, AIIMS Raipur and Jan Aushadhi Kendra Chhuria.
Twenty-five senior citizens from Rajnandgaon were sent to AIIMS Raipur for free cataract surgeries under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Scheme, as part of a district campaign aiming to make the region cataract-free.
The Mohla–Manpur–Ambagarh Chowki District Administration’s Hamar Swasth Laika programme received state-level recognition at Rajyotsav 2025 for its effective efforts in improving child and maternal nutrition and combating malnutrition.
The Health Department has sealed the gynecology operation theatre of Shukla Multi-Speciality Hospital in Rajnandgaon until further orders following the death of a female patient during treatment. The deceased, identified as Mrs. Daupadi Sahu from Rivagahan village in Balod district, had undergone a hysterectomy at the hospital last month. A five-member inquiry committee has been formed to investigate allegations of medical negligence.
A kabaddi tournament in Kondagaon district turned tragic when three young players were electrocuted and two critically injured after colliding with sagging overhead power lines. The victims, aged 18–25, were from nearby tribal villages, exposing serious safety lapses in rural infrastructure. CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for families and a statewide audit of sports venues, while protests have erupted demanding ₹500 crore in safety upgrades for rural grounds.