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    Introduction

    The health service system in India started during the British rule. Initially, the purpose of health service was to provide services to soldiers and European civil servants and the control of epidemic diseases such as plague, cholera, smallpox was started preferentially in the cantonment areas with the help of local self-government bodies. As the British rule introduced Western medicine, the existing traditional medicine and Ayurvedic treatment were neglected. Initially, therapeutic services were provided through hospitals and clinics in big cities. The Planning Committee suggested providing health services in rural areas in 1940 and organized training for health workers to provide health services at the rate of 1 health worker per 1000 population. The first primary health center was started in 1942 in the village of Shingur near Calcutta (West Bengal). It was called the Rural Health Team.

    Rural Health Service This program is being implemented under the guidance of       Dr.James Grad, Director, All India Institute of Sanitation and Public Health. Around the same time, the health service system was started in the state of Maharashtra with the financial assistance of the Mumbai Provincial Government. Local government hospitals were started in convenient places in the state and were called urban hospitals, later all these hospitals were transferred to the Zilla Parishad. In the 13th World Health Assembly held in 1977, the Health Organization and its member countries set the health of the community at a certain level as the main objective of communication, which became known as Health for All in the year 2000. It was accepted that primary health care is the key to achieving this objective.

    • Various services provided by health institutions

    Maternal and child health:-

    1. a) Antenatal care:-

    Registration of all pregnant women (within 12 weeks) At least five check-ups during pregnancy:- First check-up as soon as the possibility of pregnancy is suspected, second check-up (at 12 weeks) Third check-up in 4 to 6 months (26 weeks) Fourth check-up in the eighth month (32 weeks) and fifth check-up in the ninth month (36 weeks) All necessary services like general check-up, weight, blood pressure, screening for anemia, abdominal examination, height, breast examination, folic acid intake in the first trimester, iron, folic acid tablets intake after 12 weeks, dose of anti-anxiety vaccine, treatment for anemia etc. (as per guidelines for health workers, health assistants) Laboratory tests in schools like hemoglobin, urine protein and sugar test. Diagnosis and prompt referral of at-risk pregnant mothers.

    1. B) Services during delivery:-

    Emphasize delivery in a health facility. (Encourage) Delivery by a trained person following the 5 rules of hygiene. Provide prompt and appropriate referral services.

    1. C) Postpartum services:-

    Make at least 2 home visits after delivery. The first visit should be within 48 hours of delivery and the second visit should be within 7 to 10 days. If the baby is underweight, five such visits should be made within 48 hours and on 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. Start breastfeeding within half an hour after delivery. Advice and counseling:- Diet and rest, hygiene, contraception, newborn care, infant and child nutrition as well as sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS etc.

    1. a) Postpartum care:-

    At least 2 post-partum home visits by the sub-centre staff:- First within 48 hours after delivery and second within 7 days after delivery. Breastfeeding should be started within half an hour after delivery. Health education should be provided on diet, hygiene and family planning.

    1. d) Child health:-
    • Newborn care
    • Exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months.
    • Vaccination of all infants and children against vaccine preventable diseases.
    • 9 doses of vitamin A every six months up to 5 years.
    • Prevention and treatment of malnutrition and diseases in children.

    Child care:-

    • a) Newborn care:-
    • Facilities and expert services for newborns

    Management of hypothermia and jaundice in newborns.

    • B) Child Care:-
    • Emergency care of sick children including Integrated Management of Newborn and Child Illness (IMNCI).
    • Care of common childhood illnesses.
    • Promotion of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after birth.
    • Complete immunization of infants and children against vaccine preventable diseases as per guidelines.
    • Giving preventive doses of Vitamin A.

    Prevention and control of childhood diseases like malnutrition, parasitic infections etc.

    • Family Planning and Contraception:-

    Providing health education, promotion and counselling for the use of appropriate methods of family welfare. Availability of family planning tools-contraception, tampons, oral contraceptive pills, intrauterine injections, emergency contraception etc. Follow-up services for eligible couples adopting permanent methods of family welfare. Counselling and appropriate referral for safe abortion as required, family welfare surgery camps

     

    • Adolescent Health Services:-

    Health education, counselling and referral services Assistance for school health services

    • Therapeutic services:-

    Medication for minor ailments e.g. fever, diarrhoea, respiratory diseases, parasitic diseases, accidents and first aid in emergency situations. Prompt and appropriate referral services. To organize at least one health day every month in Anganwadi with the help of Medical Officer of Primary Health Center, Asha Anganwadi Sevika, Panchayat Raj Institutions, Self Help Groups.

    • Recording of vital events:-

    Recording vital statistics (events) like birth – death, maternal death, infant death and sending report (within 21 days)

    Primary Health Center

    • A) Medical Services

    Outpatient Services:- 4 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening.

    24-hour emergency services:- Proper management and first aid of injuries and accidents, bringing the patient out of danger of life before referral services, providing appropriate service delivery services to dog bites, scorpion bites, snake bites and other emergency patients.

    Referral Services:- Proper and prompt referral services to patients who need specialist services. Providing appropriate ancillary services to patients during the referral service journey. Providing referral services from the vehicle of the Primary Health Center or from the subsidy available with the medical authorities, from a rented vehicle.

    Inpatient Services (6 beds)

    Family Welfare Services

    Education, conversion and counseling to adopt appropriate family planning methods. Providing contraceptive devices. For example, contraception, oral contraceptive pills, emergency contraceptive pills, tampons, intrauterine injections etc.

    Permanent methods such as female sterilization, male sterilization/sterile male sterilization surgery. Follow-up services for eligible couples who have adopted permanent methods of family planning such as surgical sterilization. Medical abortion services and appropriate training for the same will be provided with the help of data technology where trained persons and facilities are available.

    In addition to the above services, primary health centers will also provide facilities for the Janani Suraksha Yojana.

    Management of reproductive system diseases/sexual diseases

    Health education for prevention of reproductive system diseases/sexual diseases Treatment of reproductive system diseases/sexual diseases. Dietary services (in coordination with Integrated Child Development Service Scheme) School health:- Regular check-up, appropriate treatment, referral service and follow-up. Adolescent health services:- Life skills training, counseling, appropriate treatment. Motivation for safe follow-up and hygiene. Diseases that are permanently found in that area. For example, prevention and control of cold, black disease, Japanese, encephalitis etc. Disease survey and control of epidemic diseases Awareness and appropriate measures regarding abnormal health events Disinfection of water bodies Water quality should be checked with the help of tests prepared by the National Institute of Epidemic Diseases Control. Motivation for cleanliness including use of septic tanks, proper disposal of waste. Collection and presentation of vital statistics. Health/Education Behavioral Change Messaging. National AIDS Control Programme and other national health programmes. Routine and emergency treatment facilities – These services

    • These services should be available to patients who come to the primary health centre and to patients who come from sub-centres or other places after referral. These services include the following.

    Referral services for patients who cannot be treated or treated at the primary health centre. Inpatient treatment for those who need to be admitted to hospital.

    • Implementation of National Health Programme:
    1. National Family Welfare Programme
    2. National RCH Programme
    3. National Insect-borne Disease Control Programme
    4. Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme
    5. National Leprosy Eradication Programme
    6. National Blindness Control Programme
    7. National AIDS Control Programme The following institutions are working in jalna district to implement these National Health Programmes.
    8. National Epidemic Disease Control Programme
    9. National Pulse Polio Control Programme
    10. National Child Health Programme
    11. Human Development Programme
    12. Janani Suraksha Yojana
    13. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana
    14. Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPAY)
    15. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat PMJAY)

    Objectives

    1. Improve Health Outcomes:-Reduce morbidity, mortality, and disability rates through effective healthcare interventions.
    2. Enhance Healthcare Access:-Ensure equitable access to healthcare services, especially for vulnerable populations.
    3. Strengthen Healthcare Systems:-Develop and maintain robust healthcare infrastructure, including trained personnel, facilities, and equipment.
    4. Foster Community Engagement:-Encourage community participation in health initiatives, promoting ownership and accountability.
    5. Monitor and Evaluate Health Trends:-Track health indicators, identify areas for improvement, and assess the effectiveness of health programs.
    6. Develop and Implement Health Policies:-Create and enforce policies that promote public health, safety, and well-being.
    7. Collaborate with Stakeholders:-Work with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to achieve common health goals.

    These aims and objectives serve as a foundation for health departments to develop strategies and programs that address the unique health needs of their communities..

    1. Reproductive and Child Health)

    URL:-  https://rch.mohfw.gov.in/

    RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) the main objective of this portal is to register every pregnant woman and child in the country and provide them with the necessary healthcare services. This portal provides an integrated platform to healthcare workers, making it easier for them to collect data and intervene at the right time.

    The main functions of the portal:

    1. Beneficiary Registration: Through this portal, it becomes easier for ASHA and ANM health workers to register pregnant women and children.
    2. Tracking services: The portal helps track vaccination and prenatal check-up services, ensuring the availability of health services.
    3.  Health records: This portal manages digital health records of beneficiaries, which helps in providing healthcare services more effectively.

     RCH ID:-

    All ANC and Child RCH IDs must be generated through this portal by our ANM/ASHA. RCH ID, or Reproductive and Child Health ID, is a unique identification number given to individuals, especially pregnant women, under the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) program in India. This ID is used to monitor and manage women’s reproductive and child development journeys.

    Tracking & Monitoring:

    1. The RCH ID allows health workers to track individuals throughout their reproductive life cycle, from pregnancy to childhood.
    2.  This helps identify women who need prenatal care, postpartum care, or immunizations, ensuring they receive services in a timely manner.
    3.  It also helps identify high-risk pregnancies and track their health status.

    2. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

    URL :- https://abha.abdm.gov.in/

    ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID are many benefits. It’s a digital health account that helps you take control of your health information and share it securely. This makes healthcare more accessible and efficient.

    ABHA ID:-

    ABHA ID stores your health records, such as medical tests, reports, and prescriptions, in digital format. This eliminates the need for you to maintain paperwork and gives healthcare providers instant access to your health history.

    3 Civil Registration System:

     https://dc.crsorgi.gov.in/crs/

    All citizens can register their births and deaths on the central government portal

    Registration of births and deaths in the state of Maharashtra is easy under the Central Government’s Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969, Births and Deaths Registration Act (Amendment) 2023 and the Maharashtra Births and Deaths Rules, 2000.

    Birth and Death Registration Procedure: Birth and death registration is done as per the time period mentioned below.

    1.  Free registration and certificate of birth and death is obtained within 0 to 21 days (prescribed period).
    2.  Births and deaths can be registered within 21 to 30 days after paying the late fee.
    3.  Births and deaths can be registered within 30 days to 1 year with the written permission of the District Registrar and after paying the late fee.
    4.  After 01 year, registration will be done only after the order of the District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate or Executive Magistrate authorized by the District Magistrate in that jurisdiction and after paying the late fee.(Government of Maharashtra, Department of Public Health, Government Decision No. : Birth death registration 2525/(Eo.991181)/ Q.No.22/K.K Dated: March 12, 2025)

    4 UWIN Web Portal

    URL:-  https://uwin.mohfw.gov.in/

    Purpose:  U-WIN is a digital platform designed to digitalize vaccination services for pregnant women, delivery outcomes, newborn registrations and children in India. It aims to ensure timely administration of life-saving vaccines against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases.

    The main functions of the portal:

    1.  Self Registration:  Allows for self-registration by citizens using the U-WIN web portal or the U-WIN citizen mobile application  https://uwinselfregistration.mohfw.gov.in/login
    2.  You can also register through ANM and ASHA   onsite at a vaccination centre.
    3.  Anytime, Anywhere Vaccination:   The platform aims to facilitate vaccination services with flexible scheduling options and allows for vaccination in any part of the country.
    4.  Appointments: You can schedule vaccination appointments online through the platform or by walking in to a vaccination centre.
    5.  SMS Alerts:  Beneficiaries receive automated SMS alerts for registration confirmation, vaccine doses administered, and reminders for upcoming doses.
    6. e-Vaccination Certificates: Provides a QR-based, digitally verifiable vaccination certificate for each vaccine dose administered.
    7.  Support for Healthcare Workers:  U-WIN also aids healthcare workers by providing a digital overview of vaccination histories, which helps in planning and managing immunization sessions.