DC Poonch reviews RBSK, NTEP progress

Commends Chief Medical Officer for Prestigious Award

POONCH, DECEMBER 09: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal reviewed the progress of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram (RBSK) and the National Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (NTEP). The meeting aimed to assess achievements and set targets for future initiatives.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan presented a comprehensive overview of the RBSK’s accomplishments up to November, along with updates on the NTEP.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasised the need for immediate action to achieve targets related to children’s health and directed the CMO to compile a detailed list of beneficiaries who have been screened and referred for further treatment.

During the review of NTEP data, the Deputy Commissioner issued a directive to ensure the completion of data collection for TB-free panchayats, reinforcing the commitment to public health in the district.

The District Development Commissioner congratulated Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan on receiving the prestigious Skoch Award in New Delhi, recognising his exemplary performance in the AB PMJAY SEHAT initiative. Poonch is the only district in the Jammu and Kashmir UT to have received this esteemed award in the health sector.

The meeting underscored the collaborative efforts of the health department and the importance of achieving health targets for the betterment of the community in Poonch.

The meeting was attended by PO ICDS, CEO, CPO, CMO, MS DH Poonch, DHO, DTO Poonch, Program Manager RBSK, BMOs, Block level RBSK team, STLS and other concerned officials.