Health Program
Health Advice Call Center (toll-free 104)
INTRODUCTION: A 29 seated Health Advice Call Center is established at Chest Hospital, Pune to provide information about health programs…
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM-NQAS
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM NQAS National Quality Assurance Standards have been developed keeping in the specific requirements for public health facilities…
MAHARASHTRA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEMS-“Emergency Medical Service on Call”
Introduction – Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) project under Public Health Department provides pre-hospital health services to patients through life…
National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
Introduction :- Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It mainly affects lungs but can…
National Programme For Prevention And Control Of Fluorosis (NPPCF)
National Programme For Prevention And Control Of Fluorosis (NPPCF) Introduction Fluorosis a public health problem, is caused by excess intake…
NATIONAL ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM
NATIONAL ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM Back ground Oral diseases qualify as major public health problem owing to their high prevalence and…
INFORMATION, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION
Integrated IEC bureau was established in Pune by the State Government for strengthening information, education & communication activities in Maharashtra….
FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMME
Preamble: Family Welfare Programme is implemented in the state as per guidelines given by Govt. of India, mainly to achieve…
Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act 1994
The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act 1994 Sex Ratio – India & Maharashtra…
Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)
Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) scheme is being implemented in the state since 2007 under…
Sickle Cell
National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Programme Disease Control Programme Sickle Cell anemia is a genetic disorder in which the red…
Rugna Kalyan Samiti
Rugna Kalyan Samiti (Untied funds/AMG/ RKS) Introduction In most developing countries, provision of basic preventive, promotive and curative services is…