Dehradun: The Dehradun district administration has initiated a campaign to identify children suffering from serious and congenital illnesses whose families cannot afford treatment. Under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), free medical care will be provided to these children.
Identification of Affected Children
District magistrate Ashish Chauhan stated that 12 children below the age of six have already been identified. Officials announced that the district programme officer (child development department) will launch a special campaign to identify children up to six years of age. Meanwhile, the chief education officer of Dehradun will oversee a similar exercise for children and adolescents aged between six and 18 years.
Commitment to Accessible Healthcare
“No child in the district should be deprived of treatment solely due to financial constraints. RBSK already covers certain prescribed illnesses, and any child suffering from a chronic or congenital disease will be provided treatment,” Chauhan told TOI.
Officials added that for serious illnesses that cannot be treated under RBSK, other available financial resources and the ‘Rifle Fund’ would be utilized to ensure better healthcare facilities for affected children.
Expedited Identification Process
Authorities have directed officials to expedite the identification process through detailed surveys conducted via schools, anganwadi centres, and field-level staff. “The administration is committed to ensuring that medical treatment reaches every needy child and that no child’s life is adversely affected due to financial constraints,” the DM said.
Public Participation Encouraged
The administration has also urged the public to report children suffering from serious or congenital illnesses — whose families are unable to afford treatment — to the nearest anganwadi centre, school, health centre, or concerned department so that timely medical assistance can be provided.
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