Tag: Public Health

Rajnandgaon District Administration has intensified efforts to eliminate filaria, with Collector Jitendra Yadav chairing a District Filaria Task Force meeting to review preparedness for the upcoming Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign scheduled from February 10 to 25. Officials emphasized 100 percent coverage of eligible beneficiaries and urged citizens to cooperate by consuming the prescribed anti-filarial medicines.

Municipal Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma inspected sanitation arrangements and drain construction works in Prabhat Nagar and Rajiv Nagar, directing officials to enforce cleanliness norms, impose penalties on violations, and complete drainage projects within the deadline to prevent monsoon waterlogging.

A week-long free cancer screening and consultation camp under the Suraksha Chakra initiative will be held at Government Medical College Pendri, Rajnandgaon, from January 19 to 25, offering mammography, oral and gynecological cancer tests with expert medical consultation.

A one-day orientation workshop under the National Tobacco Control Programme was held in Rajnandgaon, focusing on COTPA Act enforcement, tobacco-free institutions and coordinated action among departments to reduce tobacco use.

The AYUSH Wing at Rajnandgaon District Hospital is providing Panchakarma therapy, OPD services and specialised care under national programmes, benefiting a large number of citizens with accessible and quality healthcare.

A routine school health check under Chhattisgarh’s Project ‘Dhadkan’ turned into a life-saving intervention for Armaan, a young boy from Raipur district diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Thanks to timely screening, administrative coordination, and free advanced surgery, the child has been given a new lease on life—highlighting the impact of responsive and compassionate governance.

Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh launched the Intensified Pulse Polio Campaign 2025 in Rajnandgaon by administering polio drops to children and urging parents to ensure complete coverage for the 0–5 age group.

The seizure of 470 kg of fake paneer in Rajnandgaon has sparked outrage, with citizens questioning why food safety authorities acted only after the wedding season—when large quantities of dairy products are consumed—had already passed.

An intensive leprosy detection drive is underway in Rajnandgaon district till December 31, with trained health teams conducting door-to-door surveys to identify cases early and provide free treatment at government health facilities.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav chaired the Jivandeep Committee meeting at the District Hospital on Monday, issuing strict directions to complete the ongoing renovation work before January 1. The meeting also finalised new tenders for the cycle stand and canteen, approved a Millet Café to be run by a women’s self-help group, and cleared proposals for procuring lab equipment and upgrading the psychiatric ward.

Kewattola Ayushman Arogya Mandir has earned Quality Certification with Conditionality under the National Quality Assurance Standards, scoring 79.35% in the evaluation. The achievement highlights improved service quality and sets a new standard for rural healthcare delivery.

Residents of Rajnandgaon are raising serious concerns over deteriorating drinking water quality, with opposition leaders accusing the Municipal Corporation and private contractor of negligence. Authorities claim that repair and purification efforts are currently underway.