A high-level review meeting of the District Health Society–Governing Body was held on Tuesday at the Development Building auditorium in Gautam Buddh Nagar, under the chairmanship of Chief Development Officer (CDO) Dr. Shivakant Dwivedi. The meeting assessed the progress and implementation of key national and state health programmes currently underway in the district.
Addressing senior health officials, the CDO reiterated that providing quality, accessible and timely healthcare services to citizens remains the government’s foremost priority. He stressed the need for stronger coordination among departments and healthcare personnel to ensure that welfare schemes reach beneficiaries seamlessly, particularly at the grassroots level.
A detailed presentation was made by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Narendra Kumar, who outlined the Health Department’s achievements and future action plans. The review covered major initiatives including the Prime Minister TB-Free India Campaign, Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, e-Sanjeevani telemedicine services, e-Kavach application, identification and treatment of Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) children, Mobile Medical Units (MMU), Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Days (VHSND), HBNC and HBYC programmes, non-communicable disease (NCD) screening, vector-borne disease control, Janani Suraksha Yojana, institutional deliveries, immunisation coverage, and the availability of essential medicines.
Reviewing the district’s performance on the UP Health Dashboard, Dr. Dwivedi issued directions to Medical Officers-in-Charge to improve Gautam Buddh Nagar’s overall ranking. He instructed all blocks to conduct regular data validation meetings to ensure accurate and timely data reporting. Corrective action was also ordered against Community Health Officers showing inadequate progress in implementing e-Sanjeevani services.
In a move aimed at motivating healthcare workers, the CDO announced that the top 10 doctors excelling in telemedicine services would be felicitated on the occasion of UP Day, encouraging innovation and healthy competition within the system.
Emphasising the critical importance of maternal and child health, Dr. Dwivedi directed officials to ensure 100 percent immunisation coverage across the district and warned against negligence at any level. He also called for continuous monitoring of bed occupancy at the SNCU in the District Hospital, effective treatment of SAM children, and strict oversight of neonatal and maternal health programmes.
The CDO further instructed that essential medicines must be available at all times in both government and private healthcare facilities. Special emphasis was laid on maintaining cleanliness in hospitals and ensuring biomedical waste disposal in accordance with prescribed norms.
The meeting also focused on expanding health insurance coverage, with instructions to identify eligible beneficiaries and issue Ayushman cards through government and private hospitals, educational institutions and ration card dealers, ensuring that no eligible citizen is excluded from the scheme.
The proceedings were conducted by District Programme Manager Dr. Manjeet. Senior officials present included Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. Ajay Rana, ACMO Dr. R.K. Siroha, Deputy CMO Dr. Ubaid Qureshi, DTO Dr. R.P. Singh, DMO Dr. Shruti Kirti Verma, along with all Medical Officers-in-Charge and other departmental representatives.
Courtesy: Information Department, Gautam Buddh Nagar
Clear Cut Health Desk
New Delhi, UPDATED: Dec 24, 2025 11:36 IST
Written By: Nidhi Chandrikapure
