Prime Highlights
- More than 1,700 government officials and staff from over 16 ministries took part in the three-day health camp, receiving free screening and consultations.
- Two mobile Ni-kshay Vahans equipped with digital X-ray and molecular testing facilities enabled on-site TB screening during the event.
Key Facts
- The Ayushman Arogya Shivir was organised by the Central TB Division along with the Delhi State TB Cell, NTEP and the Swasth Nagrik Abhiyaan Division.
- Around 60 healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, radiographers and volunteers, supported the camp across the three-day period.
Background
Last week, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organised a three-day Ayushman Arogya Shivir at Kartavya Bhawan-I, Kartavya Bhawan-II and Kartavya Bhawan-III in New Delhi.
The initiative was organised by the Central TB Division, in association with the Delhi State TB Cell, National TB Elimination Programme and the Swasth Nagrik Abhiyaan Division, Ministry of Health. The objective was to motivate government officials and Central Secretariat employees towards preventive healthcare and awareness of healthy living through early diagnosis.
The camp started at Kartavya Bhawan-I, inaugurated by the Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the Ministry, Aradhana Patnaik. She emphasised that preventive medicine must be emphasised, urging people to take preventive measures for good health.
The activity continued on the following day at Kartavya Bhawan-II with Dr Shobini Rajan, Deputy Director General, Central TB Division, interacting with the participants. She spoke on the need for early detection and timely diagnosis in the quest for achieving a TB-free India.
The Shivir was held at Kartavya Bhawan-III, reaching all the staff of all three office complexes.
Over 1,700 government officials and staff from 16 ministries participated and were offered free health screening and medical consultations. Services offered: blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, haemoglobin estimation, chest X-ray screening and referral as necessary. Officers, Security officers, Housekeeping and Sanitation workers were also involved.
Two mobile Ni-kshay Vahans equipped with digital X-ray and molecular testing facilities allowed TB screening and referral of suspected cases on site. Approximately 60 healthcare professionals, comprising doctors, nurses and volunteers, assisted with this event.
The Ministry is committed to preventive healthcare and early detection in workplaces across the government, and this camp is part of that effort, it said.
