dahiyars
August 14th, 2006, 11:04 PM
HEALTH CARE OF RURAL CHILD
1. Although 70% of our population lives in villages, only 20 % of the hospital beds are located in rural areas. The health of the rural population is a long- standing problem. Since independence, India has created a vast public health system of sub-centers, public health center (PHC) and Community health center (CHC). There is also a large cadre of health care providers such as Auxiliary Nurses midwives (ANM), male health workers, Lady health visitors and health assistant male. However, The key to the success of the recently launched Government Programs such as National Rural Health Mission and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is their ownership by Village Panchayats. The Panchayats, in turn, must be empowered and the Panchayat officials educated and informed. Responsibilities should be assigned and the officials made accountable.
2. Health care, development and education are the most crucial and urgent needs. The Health Care of the child begins with proper attention to the health of the pregnant mother, particularly her nutrition.
3. Safe delivery and immediate care of the newborn are essential components.
4. Various immunizations and proper nutrition during the 1st year and the subsequent 4 years are extremely important.
3. Child development during the first 5 years: The maximum growth and development of the brain takes place during the first 5 years. An environment of stimulation is necessary to achieve full potential of the individual child, which, if lost, cannot be regained.
R.S.Dahiya
1. Although 70% of our population lives in villages, only 20 % of the hospital beds are located in rural areas. The health of the rural population is a long- standing problem. Since independence, India has created a vast public health system of sub-centers, public health center (PHC) and Community health center (CHC). There is also a large cadre of health care providers such as Auxiliary Nurses midwives (ANM), male health workers, Lady health visitors and health assistant male. However, The key to the success of the recently launched Government Programs such as National Rural Health Mission and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is their ownership by Village Panchayats. The Panchayats, in turn, must be empowered and the Panchayat officials educated and informed. Responsibilities should be assigned and the officials made accountable.
2. Health care, development and education are the most crucial and urgent needs. The Health Care of the child begins with proper attention to the health of the pregnant mother, particularly her nutrition.
3. Safe delivery and immediate care of the newborn are essential components.
4. Various immunizations and proper nutrition during the 1st year and the subsequent 4 years are extremely important.
3. Child development during the first 5 years: The maximum growth and development of the brain takes place during the first 5 years. An environment of stimulation is necessary to achieve full potential of the individual child, which, if lost, cannot be regained.
R.S.Dahiya