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Panchkula puts maternal, infant mortality and sex ratio under review; Health project delays examined

Panchkula, Oct 16 (UNI) Panchkula's maternal and infant mortality indicators, sex ratio, pending hospital infrastructure projects and utilisation of healthcare funds came under scrutiny on Friday as the district administration reviewed gaps in public health services and the implementation of key government schemes.
Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma chaired the District Health and Family Welfare Society's governing body meeting, which examined the progress of health infrastructure projects, maternal and child healthcare programmes, disease prevention measures and the quality of treatment facilities.
The review focused on pending development works, projects announced by the Chief Minister, and infrastructure being developed under the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.
Officials also assessed the implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, which regulates prenatal diagnostic procedures and prohibits their misuse for sex determination.
Maternal healthcare, antenatal services, family planning and child health programmes were examined alongside measures to prevent anaemia and improve adolescent health.
The administration reviewed preparedness for dengue, malaria, and other vector-borne diseases, as well as programmes targeting tuberculosis, HIV, leprosy, and non-communicable diseases.
The functioning of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, referral transport services and healthcare facilities covered under the National Quality Assurance Standards also figured in the review.
Officials examined the delivery of mental healthcare, blindness prevention and hearing impairment services, along with opioid substitution therapy and e-Sanjeevani teleconsultation facilities.
The meeting also assessed the functioning of urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and the utilisation of funds released under the 15th Finance Commission for strengthening healthcare services.
Civil Surgeon Dr Mukta Kumar and senior officials from the Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department, Panchayati Raj, Women and Child Development, AYUSH and Education departments attended the meeting.
Health programme officers submitted progress reports, while discussions centred on identifying shortcomings, strengthening monitoring and ensuring timely implementation of healthcare schemes.
The administration emphasised improving the accessibility and quality of public healthcare services across the district.
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