PUDUCHRERRY STATE HEALTH MISSION
PUDUCHERRY
Beneficiary Oriented Solution - State
Health
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National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) has been launched for nationwide implementation from April 2005. v National Health Mission launched in 2013 by GOI. Under National Health Mission, National Urban Health Mission and National Rural Health Mission are two sub-missions. v NHM envisages, ? Attainment of Universal Access of Equitable, Affordable and Quality Health care services, accountable and responsive to people?s needs, with effective inter-sectoral convergent action to address the wider social determinants of health? G.O.Ms.No.12 & 13 dated 25.02.2014 issued for NHM.
Project Details
Brief Background
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) has been launched for nationwide implementation from April 2005. v National Health Mission launched in 2013 by GOI. Under National Health Mission National Urban Health Mission and National Rural Health Mission are two sub-missions. v NHM envisages ? Attainment of Universal Access of Equitable Affordable and Quality Health care services accountable and responsive to people?s needs with effective inter-sectoral convergent action to address the wider social determinants of health? G.O.Ms.No.12 & 13 dated 25.02.2014 issued for NHM.
Objective
Reducing Child and Maternal Mortality ? Accessibility of Primary Health Care & Public Health ? Control of Communicable & Non Communicable Diseases ? Population Stabilization ? Mainstreaming of AYUSH ? Promotion of Healthy Life Style
Benefits
The Health Mission in Puducherry particularly under the framework of the National Health Mission (NHM) aims to provide accessible affordable and quality healthcare services to all with a focus on vulnerable sections of society. Here are the key benefits of the Health Mission in Puducherry:1. Strengthened Primary Healthcare Services Upgrading and expanding Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs). Ensures affordable and quality healthcare in rural and urban areas.
2. Maternal and Child Health Focus on reducing maternal mortality and infant mortality rates. Provides free antenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women. Encourages institutional deliveries under schemes like Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY). Immunization drives for children through Mission Indradhanush.
3. Financial Protection through Free Services Free diagnostics medicines and treatment at government health facilities. Reduction in out-of-pocket expenses for economically weaker sections.
4. Health Infrastructure Development Enhanced healthcare infrastructure including modern hospitals and mobile medical units. Adoption of e-health initiatives for efficient patient management and telemedicine services.
5. Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Screening and treatment for diabetes hypertension cancer and cardiovascular diseases under the NCD program. Promotes awareness of lifestyle diseases and preventive care.
6. Focus on Communicable Diseases Dedicated efforts to combat tuberculosis malaria and other infectious diseases. Awareness campaigns and vaccinations to prevent outbreaks.
7. Affordable Medicines and Diagnostics Affordable generic medicines under Jan Aushadhi Kendras and diagnostic services at subsidized rates.
8. Mental Health Services Implementation of the National Mental Health Program for counseling and treatment of psychological disorders.
