Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Health Commissioner Reviews Sickle Cell Campaign in Bhiwandi
A health official named Dr. Kadambari Balakwade visited a health center in Bhiwandi to check how well they are doing with a special campaign to fight sickle cell anemia.
She looked at the building, the computers they use, and how they keep records.
She also talked to the workers to see if they need any help.
The campaign is about finding the disease early, treating it, and teaching people about it.
Other health officials were there too to help with the review.
Health Commissioner Dr. Kadambari Balakwade visited Padgha PHC in Bhiwandi to review the Arunodaya Sickle Cell Anaemia Special Campaign.
The inspection included evaluating healthcare services, digital health portals, and 13 essential services at the sub-centre level.
Dr. Balakwade reviewed infrastructure, digital platform usage, laboratory testing, and record maintenance.
A joint review meeting was held with health officers to discuss the campaign's implementation and service quality.
The Health Commissioner interacted with healthcare workers to address operational challenges and ensure support.
- Who
- Health Commissioner Dr. Kadambari Balakwade and Director of Health Services Dr. Nitin Ambadekar
- What
- Review of healthcare services and the Arunodaya Sickle Cell Anaemia Special Campaign
- When
- January 20
- Where
- Padgha Primary Health Centre in Bhiwandi taluka
- Why
- To ensure effective implementation of the campaign and evaluate healthcare services
- Location
- Padgha Primary Health Centre, Bhiwandi taluka
- Date
- January 20
- Health Commissioner
- Dr. Kadambari Balakwade
- Director of Health Services
- Dr. Nitin Ambadekar
- Campaign Focus
- Arunodaya Sickle Cell Anaemia Special Campaign
- Key Services Reviewed
- 13 essential services at the sub-centre level
- Digital Platforms Inspected
- E-Sushrut, E-Aushadhi, E-Vin