Increase PHC Deliveries and Reduce Maternal-Infant Mortality: Collector Pamela Satpathy

Deccan Freedom News

Karimnagar 

District Collector Pamela Satpathy emphasized the importance of providing high-quality medical services in government hospitals during a meeting with district medical officers and PHC medical officers held at the Collectorate Conference Hall on Saturday.

The Collector instructed the officials to ensure accessibility for patients, increase the number of deliveries at PHCs, and take stringent measures to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates. She urged medical officers to achieve their assigned delivery targets by the end of the month and maintain proper records of the presence of medical officers during deliveries in government hospitals.

Pamela Satpathy called for extensive awareness programs on women’s health under the “Aarogya Mahila” initiative. She instructed PHC officials to conduct screenings every six months for women over 13 years of age, ensuring comprehensive medical tests. She highlighted the importance of regular health check-ups for sanitation workers and maintaining detailed records of test results.

Programs focusing on awareness about BP, diabetes, anemia, and cancer must be organized, she stated, stressing that early detection of cancer could lead to successful treatment. Weekly meetings with CDPOs, supervisors, and ASHA workers should be conducted to monitor health outcomes and ensure no wastage of medicines in the centers.

The Collector directed medical officers to take proactive steps to prevent maternal and infant deaths. Pregnant women should undergo monthly check-ups with the help of ASHA workers and ANMs. High-risk cases must be referred to specialists. Discussions were also held on YDR and CDR cases, with family details being documented for further analysis. A special register should be maintained for such cases, she instructed.

District DMHO Venkataramana informed that 29,712 women have been screened under the Aarogya Mahila program since September.

The meeting was attended by MCH PO Dr. Sana, Deputy DMHO Chandu, DIO Sajida, PO DTT Umasri, and medical officers from across the district. The Collector concluded by emphasizing that dedication and transparency in duties would naturally earn goodwill and recognition for the medical staff.