Enhance school health and wellness in Kangra district: DC

Dharamshala, February 26, 2024: Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa has emphasized the importance of regular health and wellness sessions for students in Kangra district schools, advocating for at least two sessions each month. During a District Level School Health and Welfare Coordination Committee meeting in Dharamsala, Bairwa highlighted the initiative to monitor student health closely by creating health report cards. This proactive approach aims to identify and treat early symptoms of diseases among students, ensuring timely medical intervention.

Underlining the National Child Health Program's efforts, Bairwa noted that children up to 19 years old receive free diagnosis and treatment for 30 specified diseases. He stressed the necessity of ensuring that no child is left untreated. Additionally, the introduction of 19 ‘Nai Disha Centers’ across the district was discussed. These centers, part of the National Adolescent Health Program, offer counseling and clinical services to adolescent girls, staffed by trained professionals to aid in their health and wellness.

Bairwa called for the compilation of data on teachers trained under the program, proposing that all science subject teachers become health and wellness ambassadors. Plans to train the remaining teachers in phases were also discussed, aiming to broaden the initiative's impact. The meeting saw participation from various department officials, including District Program Officer Dr. Anuradha, CMO Dr. Sushil Sharma, and representatives from the Education Department and Women and Child Development Department, signaling a collaborative effort towards enhancing student health and wellness in Kangra district.