Officials told to complete screening test for KGBV, Model School students  

District Collector C Narayana Reddy has directed official to complete by next Friday the screening tests for students in all Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and model schools.
At a review meeting held at the District Collectorate on Thursday with Anganwadi supervisors, CDPOs (Child Development Project Officers), and Anganwadi teachers, the Collector emphasised the need for comprehensive screening under the Rural Health and Nutrition Scheme (RBSK). He instructed the CDPOs and medical officials to conduct the screenings in all KGBVs and model schools. Anganwadi teachers were also advised to identify children suffering from nutritional deficiencies and those with below-average weight for their age. Subsequently, plans should be made to provide them with appropriate nutritional support and to raise awareness among parents regarding these issues.
The Collector noted that arrangements have been made to ensure 24-hour delivery services at the district’s main government hospitals, including Nalgonda Government General Hospital, and those in Devarakonda, Miryalaguda, and Nagarjunasagar. He urged Anganwadi teachers to fully cooperate with the health department in this regard. Emphasis was placed on ensuring deliveries take place at government hospitals rather than private ones, which could help reduce the number of surgical deliveries. The Collector also stressed the importance of immediate registration after pregnancy, regular ANC (Antenatal Care) check-ups, and the proper use of medications until delivery. Additionally, he highlighted the need for mandatory vaccinations for young children.
The meeting was attended by Additional Collector T Purnachandra, District Welfare Officer Sakkubai, District Medical and Health Officer Puttla Srinivas, ZP CEO Prem Karan Reddy, District Tribal Welfare Officer Raj Kumar, District BC Welfare Officer Ramesh, DPO Murali, and MEPMA PD Karunakara among others.