Piyush Goyal launches women’s health campaign in Dahisar

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC has launched a citywide initiative to conduct 350 health camps under the lsquoSwasth Naari Sashakt Parivaarrsquo campaign The drive which will run from September 17 to October 2 was inaugurated on Wednesday by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at Rawalpada Maternity Home in Dahisar EastOn the first day alone over 3000 women participated in 34 camps across the city while more than 200 pregnant women received nutrition kits as part of the governmentrsquos ongoing effort to address maternal malnutritionlsquoHealth checkups are important but timely treatment is criticalrsquo says Piyush GoyalSpeaking at the launch Minister Goyal highlighted the need for early diagnosis and timely treatment urging families to prioritise the health of the women in their householdsldquoA womanrsquos health is not just her responsibility itrsquos a familyrsquos collective duty Timely treatment and regular checkups are essential for ensuring a healthier futurerdquo he saidHe also emphasised the importance of nutrition during pregnancy noting that undernourishment in expectant mothers often leads to underweight and atrisk newbornsAbout the campaignThe lsquoSwasth Naari Sashakt Parivaarrsquo campaign is part of a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Dhar Madhya Pradesh The Mumbai chapter aims to bridge healthcare gaps among urban women and childrenKey highlights of the Mumbai initiative350 camps across Mumbai and the suburbs222 general health screening amp awareness camps102 specialist camps at maternity homes and suburban hospitalsServices offeredScreening for hypertension diabetes oral and breast cancerTB screening for highrisk individualsAnaemia testing for adolescent girls and womenANC checkups haemoglobin testing and immunisationsNutrition counselling and menstrual hygiene awarenessABDM and PMJAY registrationBlood donation camps October 1Nikshay Mitra volunteer enrolment for TB eliminationParticipating institutions230 urban primary health centres27 maternity homes15 general hospitalsBMC Commissioner Healthy women stronger nationBMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani reiterated the civic bodyrsquos commitment to womenrsquos healthldquoA healthy woman can participate in nationbuilding We urge women to take full advantage of the facilities made available through this initiativerdquo he saidHe assured that BMC would continue to provide the infrastructure resources and specialist care required to ensure the success of this public health campaignThe launch event saw participation from several public representatives and officials including MLA Prakash Surve MLA Manisha Choudhary MLA Pravin Darekar Additional Commissioners Sanjay Kurhade and Sharad Ughade Executive Health Officer Dr Daksha Shah and Assistant Commissioner R North Ward Naynish VengurlekarThe campaign includes a dedicated district coordinator and womenrsquos coordinator for effective implementation As part of lsquoPoshan Maahrsquo 33 nutrition experts will also conduct public lectures aimed at mothers adolescents and childrenThe Nikshay Mitra registration drivemdashkey to Indias goal of becoming TBfreemdashis also being carried out at every camp location to boost volunteer participation