Over the next 30 days, more than 1 crore of school children across Gujarat will undergo health checks as part of this special campaign, to ensure their well-being.
Shala Arogya-National Child Health Program (SHRBSK) is a joint initiative between the central and state governments, serving children from newborn to 18 years of age. It covers students in Anganwadi centres, primary schools, secondary and senior secondary schools, as well as school dropouts.
Through this program, the state government offers free health checkups, diagnosing various ailments, including anemia, malnutrition, skin diseaseslearning disabilities, developmental delays, and other illnesses.
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The Shala Arogya National Child Health Program comprises 992 mobile health teams, each consisting of doctors, pharmacists and health workers. These teams will conduct student health checks throughout the state.
Children diagnosed with ailments during the campaign will receive free treatment at government health institutions, ranging from Primary Health Care Centers to super-specialty hospitals.
SHRBSK Key Features
One of the key features of this initiative is the introduction of the ‘Digital Health Card’. Designed to monitor students’ nutrition levels and cognitive development, the digital health card will provide information on various health parameters, such as height, anemia levels, and nutritional status.
SHRBSK mobile health teams and community health officers will collaborate with school node officials to update student health details on the digital health card, which will be accessible to both students and parents.
Also, nodal teachers and community health officers will work together to facilitate Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA ID) for all students during the campaign.
Starting this year, schoolchildren’s health checks will take place every three months, providing accurate and up-to-date information on their well-being throughout the year.
The final health report will be integrated into students’ report cards and report cards, promoting a comprehensive approach to their education and health.
Source: IANS
