Good health is a pre-requisite for development of state and for prosperity of every individual. Government of Chhattisgarh has not only developed hospitals across the state but has also provide free treatment facility of upto Rs 50000 to each family in state, said Chief Minister Raman Singh in his monthly radio programme aired from Raipur centre of Akashwani on Sunday.
Mentioning the efforts and initiatives for betterment of health services in state, he said that state government is taking all measures for prevention of seasonal diseases such as malaria, dengue, jaundice among others. He urged the people to adopt preventive measures to keep away the seasonal diseases.
Chief Minister said- in Chhattisgarh, special vaccination drive has been launched for saving nearly 85 lakh children from measles and rubella. likewise, pregnant women are also being vaccinated for prevention of rubella virus. Vaccination facility is available in government-private schools and aanganbadi centres.
Chief Minister made an appeal for support from all the people and organizations for the campaign to save pregnant women and children from measles and rubella. With collective efforts of government, private organizations and individuals, India successfully got rid of polio, once again such efforts are needed against measles and rubella. Singh mentioned that in this campaign, support from WHO, UNICEF, State Government's School Education, Women and Child Development Department, Tribal Caste Development Department, Panchayat Raj Institutions and private doctors and nursing homes etc will also be sought.
On special requirement of health services, Chief Minister mentioned about special schemes on mother-infant care. Government has established mother-child health wing (MCH) in district hospitals of all 27 districts. Talking about State Government's achievement in decline of MMR and IMR, Singh said- in year 2003, MMR was 365 per one lakh which has declined to 173 at present. In the same duration, IMR has declined from 70 per 1000 to 39 per thousand. Percentage of complete infant vaccination has increased from 48 to 76% and institutional deliveries have also increased from 18% to 76%.
Chief Minister spoke on various measures that can be taken to prevent common seasonal diseases and state government's preparations to fight the same. He further said that more details on the subject is available on toll-free number 104 of Health Department's Arogya Service. Singh said during rainy season, incidents of snake bite are common. Victim of snake bite should be immediately provided medical treatment. He said, “We need to understand that like jaundice and other diseases, snake bite cannot be cured through witch-craft.”