Sunday, August 25, 2024

#Appointment of CHO and ANM: A Critical Health Challenge in the Anei Health Wellness Center, Baragaon Block


 #Appointment of CHO and ANM: A Critical Health Challenge in the Anei Health Wellness Center, Baragaon Block

The Anei Health Wellness Center, situated in the Baragaon Block, is responsible for covering a population of 8,826 through eight vaccination micro-plans. However, the center currently faces a significant challenge as the positions of Community Health Officer (CHO) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) remain vacant. Due to the absence of these critical health personnel, the wellness center often remains closed, causing numerous problems for the beneficiaries who rely on its services.

Case Study: The Plight of the Musahar Community in Anei

Take the example of Soni, a resident of the Musahar community in Anei village. Soni lives with her husband, Anil, and their four children. Due to the lack of adequate healthcare services in her village, she had to travel 5 kilometers to the nearest institutional Health Wellness Center in Sadhoganj for the delivery of her third child. The journey not only caused her additional physical strain but also imposed a financial burden due to transportation costs and other expenses. Furthermore, the delivery was overseen by an untrained midwife, putting Soni and her newborn at increased risk.

Soni's account highlights a recurring issue: “Even though there is a health center in our village, no one is ever available there. The center is always locked.” Her story sheds light on the broader health challenges faced by residents of the village, who must travel long distances for essential healthcare services and incur extra costs. If a CHO and ANM were appointed at the Anei Health Wellness Center, it would significantly reduce the burden on villagers like Soni, ensuring timely and local access to essential healthcare services.

Initiative by JanMitra Nyas: Advocating for Better Healthcare Services

  1. Mapping Health Services:
    From October 2023 to December 2023, JanMitra Nyas conducted a comprehensive mapping of services across 21 Health Wellness Centers (HWCs). The study revealed that centers in Anei, Tadi, Paschimipatti, and Ghoghari were facing the issue of vacant CHO positions. Initially, these centers were in a state of disrepair, but through extensive advocacy, they were upgraded to Health Wellness Centers (HWCs).

  2. Extensive Advocacy Efforts:
    To address the lack of health personnel, JanMitra Nyas launched advocacy efforts targeting various stakeholders:

    • CM Portal (Chief Minister’s grievance portal)
    • Superintendent of PHC Baragaon, Varanasi
    • Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Varanasi
    • Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Uttar Pradesh
    • U.P. State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
    • National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, India

    Specific demands were made on the CM portal for the appointment of CHOs in Paschimipatti and Ghoghari, and appeals were made to the CMO Varanasi for the appointment of both CHO and ANM at the Anei Health Wellness Center.

Outcomes and Impact

Following persistent advocacy, appointments for both CHO and ANM were made at the Anei Health Wellness Center. This change has had a substantial impact on the health services provided at the center. With the presence of qualified health professionals, the center is now operational, and the local population has improved access to essential healthcare services.

Analysis and Conclusion

The initiative by JanMitra Nyas demonstrates the importance of advocacy in improving healthcare infrastructure at the grassroots level. The case of Soni from Anei village is a clear example of the healthcare challenges faced by rural populations in India. The absence of CHO and ANM not only causes operational inefficiencies but also results in increased health risks and financial burdens on villagers who are forced to seek care far from home.

By filling these critical positions, the Anei Health Wellness Center is now better equipped to provide primary healthcare, vaccinations, maternal and child health services, and community health outreach. This improvement reflects a significant step towards meeting the healthcare needs of the local population, reducing health disparities, and promoting overall well-being.

However, this situation also highlights a broader issue that persists in many rural areas across India— the shortage of healthcare workers and underutilization of existing health infrastructure. It underscores the need for ongoing monitoring, advocacy, and investment in rural healthcare systems to ensure that essential health services are accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable communities. The success in Anei serves as a model for other regions facing similar challenges, demonstrating how targeted advocacy and resource allocation can lead to substantial improvements in public health.

#CHO और ANM की नियुक्ति की स्थिति: बड़ागांव ब्लॉक के हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटर अनेई का हाल

बड़ागांव ब्लॉक के अंतर्गत आने वाले हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटर अनेई, जिसे 8826 जनसंख्या के लिए 08 टीकाकरण माइक्रो प्लान से कवर किया जाता है, में सीएचओ (Community Health Officer - CHO) और एएनएम (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife - ANM) के पद रिक्त चल रहे हैं। इन महत्वपूर्ण पदों के रिक्त होने के कारण, हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटर अक्सर बंद रहता है, जिससे स्थानीय निवासियों को कई समस्याओं का सामना करना पड़ता है।

मुसहर बस्ती अनेई की केस स्टडी:

मुसहर बस्ती अनेई की सोनी, जो अपने पति अनिल और चार बच्चों के साथ रहती है, को अपने तीसरे बच्चे के प्रसव के लिए अस्पताल जाना पड़ा। गांव में स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की कमी के चलते, उसे 5 किमी दूर स्थित स्वास्थ्य केंद्र सधोंगंज जाना पड़ा। इस यात्रा के दौरान सोनी को अतिरिक्त आर्थिक बोझ उठाना पड़ा, जो कि उसकी स्थिति के लिए मुश्किल था। प्रसव की देखभाल भी अप्रशिक्षित दाई के द्वारा की गई थी।

सोनी ने कहा, "हमारे गांव में स्वास्थ्य केंद्र होते हुए भी कोई वहां बैठता नहीं है, हमेशा ताला बंद रहता है।" सोनी की कहानी से यह स्पष्ट होता है कि यदि अनेई हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटर (HWC) में CHO और ANM की नियुक्ति होती, तो गांव के लोगों को दूर-दूर नहीं जाना पड़ता और उन्हें अतिरिक्त पैसे भी खर्च नहीं करने पड़ते। सोनी की यह कहानी गांव के लोगों की स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की कमी के कारण होने वाली परेशानियों को दर्शाती है।

जनमित्र न्यास की पहल:

  1. स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की मैपिंग:
    अक्टूबर 2023 से दिसंबर 2023 के बीच, जनमित्र न्यास द्वारा 21 हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटर (HWC) की सेवाओं की मैपिंग की गई। इस अध्ययन में पाया गया कि अनेई, ताड़ी, पश्चिमीपट्टी, और घोंघरी के हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटरों में CHO के पद खाली हैं। पहले ये केंद्र जर्जर अवस्था में थे, परंतु व्यापक पैरवी के बाद इन्हें हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटर (HWC) में बदल दिया गया।

  2. वृहद् पैरवी:
    इन चार केंद्रों के लिए CHO और ANM की मांग निम्नलिखित जगहों पर की गई:

    • CM पोर्टल
    • PHC अधीक्षक बड़ागांव, वाराणसी
    • CMO वाराणसी
    • Directorate of Medical & Health Services, उत्तर प्रदेश
    • U.P. State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
    • National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, India

    विशेष रूप से, पश्चिमीपट्टी और घोंघरी के लिए CM पोर्टल पर CHO की नियुक्ति की मांग की गई थी, जबकि CMO वाराणसी से अनेई हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटर में CHO और ANM की नियुक्ति की मांग की गई।

परिणाम:

पैरवी के बाद, हेल्थ वेलनेस सेंटर अनेई में CHO और ANM की नियुक्ति हो गई है। अब, इस केंद्र की स्थिति में सुधार हो गया है और यह केंद्र स्थानीय निवासियों को आवश्यक स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं प्रदान कर रहा है।

जनमित्र न्यास की इस पहल से अनेई स्वास्थ्य केंद्र में सकारात्मक बदलाव आया है, जिससे स्थानीय समुदाय को बेहतर स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं मिल पा रही हैं और उन्हें दूर-दूर जाने की आवश्यकता नहीं है।

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