Training Program Organized to Prevent Disabilities in Nagarkurnool
A special training program was held on Thursday at the Nagarkurnool District Collector’s conference hall. The event was organized by the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Hyderabad, in collaboration with the District Medical and Health Department and the Welfare Department. This program was conducted for frontline workers, including Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), ASHA workers, and Anganwadi teachers. District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr. K.V. Swarajya Lakshmi inaugurated the session.
Dr. Swarajya Lakshmi emphasized the importance of creating public awareness about disabilities and taking the necessary precautions to prevent them. She explained that early identification and timely treatment of disabilities can help individuals overcome these challenges. She also highlighted the vital role played by frontline workers in identifying and addressing disabilities at the community level.
During the program, awareness kits containing flipbooks and calendars were distributed to the participants. State Trainer Hrushikesh Deshpande provided detailed guidance on how disabilities can be prevented by taking precautions during pregnancy, delivery, and postnatal care. He also stressed the importance of early detection and appropriate treatments, such as surgeries, assistive devices, special training, and speech therapy, to help manage and reduce the impact of disabilities.
The training session saw active participation from key officials, including Deputy DMHO Dr. Venkat Das, District Immunization Officer Dr. Ravi Kumar, State Trainers Hrushikesh Deshpande, Gautham Raj, and Anil Kumar, as well as DPO Renayya, Vaccine Store Manager Kumar, and Health Education Officers (HEOs) Rajesh and Niranjan.
This initiative aims to equip frontline workers with the knowledge and tools they need to support individuals with disabilities and ensure healthier communities.
