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INTRODUCTION

मुख्य पृष्ठ/ School Health Scheme/ INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION


1. Vision Statement:

  • To provide comprehensive health care to approx 16 lakh school children of Delhi Govt./ Govt. Aided schools.

2. Objectives:

  1. Promotion of Positive Health (Health Education).
  2. Prevention including screening of school children for diseases, deficiencies and disabilities.
  3. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment of common diseases, deficiencies and disabilities.
  4. Referral and follow- up of children who require Specialist attention at the nearest Delhi Govt. Hospitals/ Disp.

3. Major Stake Holders

Child centred - Need based approach

4. Organizational Setup

  • School Health Scheme implemented by Directorate General of Health Services, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, which is an ongoing scheme and integral part of general health services to school children.
  • School Health Scheme is implemented vertically through:
    -Head Quarter
    - District In-charge - 12
    -SHS health teams – 64(Each team headed by Doctor or PHN)
    -Special Referral Centre (SRC) – 2
  • District Incharge have been deputed in 12 SHS district. The District Incharge is a Medical Officer and is responsible for implementation, supervision and monitoring of respective clinics within the dist.
  • Each SHS Team is allotted a cluster of 10-15 schools in the area where they provide comprehensive health care services.
  • Now 64 teams are functioning and catering to approx 16 Lakh school children of Delhi Govt and aided schools. However, about 3.5 lakh students of 300-350 schools are covered annually.
  • There are 2 special referral centers with sanctioned posts of ENT Specialist, Refractionist and Dental hygienist. Children from nearby schools are referred to the SRCs for availing their services.
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