RMC begins health drive for children

Kathirya said that health and education of children is very important and the government is trying its best to improve the condition of both in the State. He said doctors in Rajkot will provide full support to the drive.

Pravin Mainyar said that beginning of such a drive is very good. But regular follow up should be done after completion one such drive. He suggested that non-governmental organisations should adopt some schools and continue such work with the financial assistance of the corporation.

Mayor Solanki stressed on the implementation part of the programme. He said that the government is providing money for the projects but the implementation of such projects are not always up to the mark so it is required that such project should be implemented perfectly.

Commissioner Raj Gopal informed that there will not only be checking, but the students will be treated completely also.

RMC medical officer P P Rathod later said that there are 41 teams which include one doctor, one health worker and two teachers. The teams will visit some prescribed schools and check every child for problems like anemia, ENT problems, dental problems, skin and other diseases. The detection of the diseases will be followed by medication and serious cases will be taken to the K T Children8217;s Hospital. He said that 1.30 lakhs children will be covered in the city area.