Health Screening and Awareness Programme Performed at Mus Village in Car Nicobar underneath RBSK

Sri Vijaya Puram | March 25, 2026

A Health Screening and Awareness Programme underneath the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) was efficiently carried out on the Community Hall in Mus Village, Car Nicobar on Monday. The programme was organised by the Block Development Office, CD Block Car Nicobar, in collaboration with BJR Hospital, with the goal of selling preventive healthcare and enhancing consciousness on well being and hygiene practices among the many area people.

The programme witnessed energetic participation from officers and area functionaries of each departments, together with Medical Officers, Cluster Coordinators, Community Resource Persons (CRPs), Functional Nutrition Workers (FN), Health Workers (HW), Gender CRPs, and residents of Mus Village. The presence of multidisciplinary groups ensured efficient outreach and supply of healthcare providers.

The initiative is a part of an ongoing well being marketing campaign underneath FNHW, which commenced on March 11, 2026, and can proceed until March 27, 2026, throughout numerous villages underneath the Car Nicobar Block. The marketing campaign goals to strengthen early identification and intervention for well being points amongst adults and youngsters, notably these within the Anganwadi age group.

During the programme, complete well being screening of youngsters was carried out, together with measurement of top and weight, basic well being check-ups, and dietary assessments. A complete of twenty-two youngsters attended the screening session. Those recognized with well being considerations had been referred to BJR Hospital for additional medical session and follow-up care.

Special emphasis was additionally laid on selling hygiene practices, with demonstrations on correct handwashing methods to forestall communicable illnesses.

In addition, consciousness periods had been carried out for villagers on key points of well being, diet, sanitation, and private hygiene. The programme highlighted the significance of early analysis, well timed therapy, and energetic group participation in making certain improved well being outcomes.

The programme concluded with a constructive response from the group, reflecting elevated consciousness and willingness amongst residents to undertake more healthy practices.