Empowering Change: ANM’s Journey to Digitalize NCD Care
Introduction In the heart of Saharsa district, Bihar, a 55-year-old Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) has become an inspiring example of resilience and dedication. Ms. Renu Kumari, stationed at the Khajuraha Health Sub-Centre (HSC) under PHC Sonbarsa, has been a public health worker since 1989. In the face of limited resources, minimal staff, and advancing age, […]
Medical Officer’s Triumph: NCD Management Excellence through Portal
Introduction: In an urban district in Chandigarh, a dedicated medical officer faced numerous challenges in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Despite limited resources and a growing patient population, this officer transformed the healthcare landscape in the community through the proactive use of the National NCD Portal, achieving an impressive […]
Eliminating diseases, one region at a time.
Recently, The Hindu published an article titled “Eliminating Diseases, One Region at a Time,” by Mr. Rajeev Sadanandan, Chief Executive Officer, Health Systems Transformation Platform. This article served as a wake-up call, highlighting the necessity of robust surveillance systems, investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and capable of identifying every occurrence of diseases. It emphasized the […]
Transforming Healthcare Leadership of Medical Officers in Odisha
In the context of accelerated change in the Indian health system, Ayushman Bharat and the post-COVID-19 scenario emphasize that strong leadership and team management are essential for the successful implementation of health programs, particularly at the state level. Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP) recognized the need and proposed a groundbreaking Leadership Development program tailored to […]
Mysore Urban Healthcare Model: Advancing Universal Health Coverage
Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CPHC) stands as a cornerstone in the global pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), ensuring access to a wide spectrum of health services without financial hardship. India’s Ayushman Bharat initiative, launched in 2018, aims to bolster UHC through two main components: Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana […]
Importance of Health Systems Strengthening in Achieving UHC
he theme for the 51st Annual National Conference of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine – IAPSMCON 2024 organised by the Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, was “Transformations for achieving SDGs: Innovate, Integrate, Implement.” Speaking on “Health System Strengthening for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)- Need of the Hour” on February […]
