As many as 110 cases have been registered under the Mukhyamantri Bal Shravan Yojana in the State.
Treatment has begun after screening in these cases. It is noteworthy that the State Government has made provision under the scheme for treatment costing up to Rs 8 lakh in recognised health institutions. A month-long survey for TB and leprosy has also been launched in the State from November 20 last. On completion of survey, patients will get benefit of treatment. Responsibility has been entrusted to doctors to identify such patients in about 50,000 villages.
Benefit of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Free Medicine Distribution Scheme is being made available at all government hospitals. Besides, free facilities of ambulance service, nutritious meals and medical tests are also being given. A 100-member team from the state capital has been entrusted responsibility to monitor these services. In every district, 2 doctors in tandem with concerning chief medical and health officer are inspecting health centres every week. Government servants putting in excellent service are being rewarded and negligent ones punished. Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Praveer Krishna, Commissioner Health and Mission Director NHM are holding paperless meetings every week.
Effective initiative for cancer treatment has also been taken in the state. last month, about 2000 cancer patients were registered. Cancer treatment facilities will soon be available in all 51 district hospitals. Cancer chemotherapy facility which was started initially in 20 district hospitals has been expanded to 40 district hospitals. Trained specialist doctors will be posted for cancer treatment in all districts from January next. Training for cancer treatment has been imparted to doctors. The doctors posted at Gas Relief Hospitals of the state capital will also be trained and their services availed for cancer treatment from January 1.