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Nashik Collector Felicitates 60 Children Aided by Free Health Schemes
In a city called Nashik, a special event was held at a building called Niyojan Bhavan.
A government leader named Ayush Prasad came to celebrate 60 children who got free medical help.
These children needed serious operations, like fixing their hearts, and special devices to help them hear better.
The government paid for all their treatments through a program called RBSK.
The children and their parents received certificates and gifts for being brave.
Doctors who did a great job were also given awards.
Under this program, doctors check the health of children at schools and Anganwadis.
If a child is found to be sick, they can get free treatment at a hospital.
The parents thanked the government for helping their children get better.
Ayush Prasad said the program is very important for finding and treating diseases in childhood.
He encouraged all parents to use these free facilities so children can have a healthy future.
District Collector Ayush Prasad felicitated 60 children who underwent free surgeries under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) at Niyojan Bhavan, Nashik.
The children received free heart surgeries and cochlear implant surgeries under the government scheme.
The children and their parents were honoured with certificates of appreciation and gifts, alongside RBSK medical officers recognised for outstanding performance.
RBSK medical officers conduct health check-ups for students in Anganwadis and schools, referring those diagnosed with ailments to the District Hospital or specialised hospitals for free treatment.
Parents of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude, saying the free surgeries and treatments gave their children a new lease on life.
District Collector Ayush Prasad was also honoured for his leadership in fostering quality services in the healthcare sector.
- Who
- District Collector Ayush Prasad, 60 children and their parents, and RBSK medical officers, with attendance from District Civil Surgeon Dr Satishkumar Shinde and other hospital representatives.
- What
- A felicitation ceremony honouring children who underwent successful free heart and cochlear implant surgeries under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).
- Where
- Niyojan Bhavan, Nashik.
- When
- Exact date not specified in the article.
- Why
- To recognise children and parents who benefited from free government health schemes and to acknowledge outstanding healthcare work under RBSK.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
- Children felicitated
- 60 children
- Types of free surgeries
- Heart surgeries and cochlear implant surgeries
- Venue
- Niyojan Bhavan, Nashik
- Event inaugurated by
- District Collector Ayush Prasad
- Health check-up locations
- Anganwadis and schools
- Referral hospitals
- District Hospital and hospitals with specialised facilities
- Hospitals represented
- Six Sigma Hospital, Radiant Plus Hospital, Indorewala Hospital
Quotes
Ayush Prasad
District Collector of Nashik
“The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of ailments arising in childhood. Since free treatment for rare and serious diseases is available under this scheme, parents should make the most of these facilities. The Health Department is committed to building a healthy future for children.”
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