What Are the Benefits of the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan for Women in Gujarat's Dahod?

Dahod (Gujarat), Sep 20 (NationPress) Under the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, over 42,000 women in Gujarat's Dahod district have already reaped the benefits, with expectations of further increases in the near future.

The initiative, inaugurated on September 17 in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, will continue until October 2. It aims to enhance the health and nutrition of women and children throughout India.

As part of this campaign, more than 1 lakh health camps are being organized at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and Community Health Centres across the nation.

In Dahod specifically, 7,755 health camps are being conducted across various facilities including District Hospitals, Sub-District Hospitals, Community Health Centres, Primary Health Centres, Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and Sub-Centre Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, where women are receiving complimentary diagnosis and treatment.

Assistant District Health Officer (ADHO) Girwar Baria stated to IANS, "On the occasion of PM Modi's birthday, the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan was initiated, which is active nationwide, with a segment of it launched in our Dahod district."

"If the women in our families are healthy, the entire family will be healthy and joyful. These camps will provide significant benefits to women, offering free check-ups," he further noted.

Simultaneously, the Nikshay Mitra Registration Campaign is being implemented, encouraging individuals, institutions, and organizations to support TB patients and contribute to the nationwide movement for a TB-free India.

Private hospitals, PMJAY specialists, and clinics are also joining the women's health camps during this campaign.

Dr. Bhumika Thakkar from Zydus Hospital informed IANS, "Our camp started from PM Modi's birthday and will continue until October 2 under the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, where we provide free check-ups for women visiting our camp at Zydus Hospital."

A beneficiary expressed her gratitude for the initiative, saying, "I brought my mother here for a check-up under this ongoing camp. We have been asked to return in two days for further treatment."

This campaign aligns with the Ministry of Women and Child Development's annual 'Poshan Maah' observed in September, enhancing its impact by jointly addressing maternal, adolescent, and child nutrition.

The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan embodies the vision of a healthy and empowered India, integrating screening, nutrition awareness, and community participation to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

It promotes preventive and promotive healthcare services, nutrition awareness, and healthy lifestyles while improving access to screenings at the community level.

This initiative also tackles specific health challenges such as anaemia, tuberculosis, sickle cell disease, non-communicable diseases, and various cancers.

Focusing primarily on women and children, the initiative ensures antenatal care, immunization, menstrual hygiene, and adolescent health. The campaign also mobilizes ASHA and Anganwadi workers, self-help groups, youth volunteers, and private healthcare providers.

Digital technology is being woven into the program to bolster awareness campaigns and healthcare delivery, making this initiative a comprehensive stride towards enhancing women's and children's healthcare in India.