Gadwal:
District Collector B. M. Santosh made a surprise visit to the Primary Health Center in Maldakal Mandal and the Amaravai Health Sub-Center.
During his inspection, he checked the working hours, procedures, and both online and offline registration processes at the Amaravai Sub-Center. He also reviewed the details of registered individuals.
The Collector emphasized the importance of encouraging pregnant women in rural areas to deliver in government hospitals. This ensures they receive necessary medical checkups and timely vaccinations for their newborns.
He stressed the need to provide special care to pregnant women with anemia. He advised promoting the intake of iron supplements, fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, eggs, and protein-rich foods. The Collector also urged seeking immediate medical advice in case of any discomfort or illness and highlighted the need for doctors to be readily available.
ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives) and ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) explained their efforts to the Collector. They collect details of pregnant women, administer required vaccinations like TB, diphtheria, and tetanus, and provide necessary assistance. They also help women visit hospitals when needed. The Collector instructed the staff and officials to work hard to provide better medical services to the public.
Later, at the Maldakal Primary Health Center, the Collector reviewed the attendance register and stock register and gathered information about the staff. He inspected the general ward, labor room, pharmacy, laboratory, and various medical services offered to the public.
He inquired about the number of deliveries conducted, measures to control seasonal diseases, and daily outpatient details. The Collector directed that comprehensive medical services be provided to all outpatients and encouraged staff to report any hospital-related issues to him.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining the efficiency of laboratory equipment and ensuring 100% registration and checkups for pregnant women (ANC registration). The Collector advised field-level medical staff to work in constant coordination.
The inspection was attended by DMHO Siddappa, Dr. Swaroopa Rani, Jayamma, Community Health Officer Madhavi, ANMs Kavitha and Gausia, ASHA workers, and other medical staff.
