PNS|Hyderabad
The Telangana government said that the response to the ‘Arogya Mahila’ programme has been huge as 1,85,492 women availed of screening services during the last 20 Tuesdays.
The commitment to cancer screenings remains steadfast under the ‘Arogya Mahila’ programme. After 1,42,868 individuals underwent screening for oral cancer, 859 were sent for further evaluation. Similarly, 1,41,226 women underwent breast cancer screenings, and 1,313 were found to have symptoms. Among them, 26 women (2 per cent) were diagnosed with breast cancer.
33,579 women were screened for cervical cancer and symptoms were detected in 1,340 women. After further evaluation, 26 women (1.9 per cent) were diagnosed with cervical cancer and referred to MNJ Cancer Hospitals for specialized treatment.
The ‘Arogya Mahila’ programme aligns seamlessly with Health Minister Harish Rao’s vision for women’s health and serves as a significant milestone in ensuring women receive high-quality healthcare services. The introduction of the ‘Arogya Mahila’ initiative and ‘Arogya Mahila Clinics’ reaffirms the government’s commitment to women’s well-being, empowering them to take charge of their health and lead healthy lives.
On March 8, 2023, the International Women’s Day, the ‘Arogya Mahila’ programme was launched aimed at prioritizing the health of women. With 272 ‘Arogya Mahila Clinics’ now operational across all districts, the programme endeavours to reach out to women all over Telangana.
In line with the directives of Chief Minister KCR, the ‘Arogya Mahila’ programme continues its core mission, that is, the early detection of diseases through symptom-based screening, followed by timely treatment.
Every Tuesday, ‘Arogya Mahila Clinics’ open their doors to women, offering a supportive environment with an all-female team of doctors and staff. These clinics provide medical tests that cater to the medical needs of women.
1. No. of AM clinics: 272
2. No. of women screened: 185,492
3. Total patient investigations conducted: 46,813
4. Number of women referred to higher facility: 11,064
5. Number of VIA for cervical cancer performed: 33,579
6. Number of oral cavity examinations done: 1,42,868
7. No of clinical breast examinations conducted: 1,41,226
8. Screening for micronutrient disorders: 65,038
9. UTI and PID: 13,474
10. Number of thyroid profiles: 24,177
11. Number of CBP: 27,788
