District Health Officer Chidambar speaking at a programme in Chamarajanagar on Tuesday.
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As many as 36 different national public healthcare programmes are being successfully implemented in Chamarajanagar district by the Department of Health and Family Welfare for the healthcare needs of the public.
Disclosing this, District Health Officer Chidambar said here on Tuesday that the healthcare services are being taken to the doorsteps of the people in the district with the help of various health schemes, which are being effectively launched.
During the interaction with the media persons on the healthcare schemes currently being implemented here, Mr. Chidambar said, “Lifestyle diseases are on the rise, and a lack of physical activity is leading to the development of certain avoidable health issues. Good health is important for keeping ourselves immune to diseases. The department has been raising awareness about health schemes and educating the public on the importance of staying fit and healthy.”
He said the district requires 11,000 units of blood but currently, it has only about 6,000 to 7,000 units. The requirement for blood would be high during deliveries and accident cases. If the blood availability was good, it was convenient to handle such cases and save lives, he said.
Mr. Chidambar said a committee has been constituted to crack down on female foeticide and measures have also been taken to prevent the menace of fake clinics.
He said that 13 gram panchayats have been declared “tuberculosis-free”, and 35 more gram panchayats would also be declared “TB-free” soon.
Assistant Director of the Department of Information A. Ramesh, Tuberculosis Prevention Officer Ravikumar, and others were present.
Published – March 04, 2025 09:13 pm IST