{"id":5473,"date":"2024-07-05T05:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T05:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/?p=5473"},"modified":"2024-07-05T08:35:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T08:35:02","slug":"chief-minister-inaugurates-state-wide-congenital-heart-disease-detection-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/2024\/07\/05\/chief-minister-inaugurates-state-wide-congenital-heart-disease-detection-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Minister Inaugurates State-Wide Congenital Heart Disease Detection Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Government&#8217;s Initiative to Improve Healthcare for Children with Congenital Conditions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AGARTALA, July 5, 2024 \u2014 In a landmark move to enhance healthcare for children born with congenital anomalies, the government has launched a state-wide heart disease detection camp. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha at the Agartala Government Nursing College auditorium during the event organized by the National Health Mission Tripura Branch in partnership with Apollo Children&#8217;s Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1644-1-1024x893.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5470\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1644-1-1024x893.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1644-1-760x663.avif 760w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1644-1-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1644-1-768x670.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1644-1-860x750.jpg 860w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1644-1-150x131.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1644-1.avif 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Manik Saha (CM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram: A Focus on Early Detection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), which has been operational since 2014. This program targets the early identification of congenital physical anomalies, internal defects, developmental defects, and physical disabilities in children. Currently, RBSK operates with 48 mobile health teams across Tripura, screening children from birth to six years old at Anganwadi centres and those aged six to eighteen in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe early detection and timely intervention can drastically improve the quality of life for children with congenital anomalies,\u201d stated Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Provided by Dedicated Mobile Health Teams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The dedicated mobile health teams in Tripura offer primary care and, where necessary, facilitate surgical interventions for various birth defects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Congenital Heart Disease<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hearing Impairment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clubfoot<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual Impairment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neural Tube Defects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5471\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-760x507.avif 760w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-615x410.jpg 615w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1645-1.avif 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heart Disease Detection camp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expansion of Early Intervention Centers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, there are three Early Intervention Centers in the districts of GomAti, Dhalai, and Unkoti. Plans are underway to establish additional centers in the West Tripura district to broaden the reach of these essential services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voices from the Event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the Chief Minister, the event saw key speeches from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bramhit Kaur<\/strong>, Additional Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prof. Dr. Sanjib Debbarma<\/strong>, Director of Health Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prof. Dr. HP Sharma<\/strong>, Director of Medical Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CS Muthukumaran<\/strong>, Pediatric Cardiologist of Apollo Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rajeev Dutta, Director of the National Health Mission Tripura Branch, provided the welcome address, while Apollo Hospital CEO V Nabin was also in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Six beneficiaries of the RBSK program shared their life-changing experiences during the event. An informative documentary was also screened to highlight the program&#8217;s success and its critical role in improving healthcare outcomes for children with congenital conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more updates and details on the program, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nhm.tripura.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Health Mission Tripura<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/2024\/07\/04\/niti-aayog-special-advisor-launches-samppurnata-abhiyan-in-ganganagar-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NITI Aayog Special Advisor Launches \u2018Samppurnata Abhiyan\u2019 in Ganganagar Block<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Government&#8217;s Initiative to Improve Healthcare for Children with Congenital Conditions AGARTALA, July 5, 2024 \u2014 In a landmark move to enhance healthcare for children born with congenital anomalies, the government has launched a state-wide heart disease detection camp. 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