Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa inaugurated a camp for identification and treatment of children affected by Down Syndrome on the premises of Jay Prakash District Hospital here on Monday.
At the camp, free treatment and necessary advice regarding treatment will be given till April 9. CS said that such camps will be held in every district. The CS said that children affected by Down Syndrome need direct support instead of pity. It is moral duty of all. He said that such efforts increase social unity and harmony. lauding Bhopal Collector Nishant Warwade, he stressed the need to ensure arrangements for treatment of children with symptoms of Down Syndrome.
Woman and Child Development, Health, Social Justice departments and voluntary organizations should collaborate with district administration to help such children, he added.
Arun Singh who is associated with National Child Health Programme and rendering services to children affected by Down Syndrome was also present on the occasion. Principal Secretary Health Gauri Singh, Principal Secretary Women and Child Development JN Kansotiya, Secretary Social Justice Manohar Aganai and Mission Director NHM Jaishree Kiyawat also spoke on the occasion.
At the outset, Collector Warwade threw light on symptoms of Down Syndrome, children's treatment and role of parents. In Bhopal, about 250 children are being treated and given advice. Chief Medical and Health officer Dr Veena Sinha conducted the proceedings.