Background

Rashtriye Bal Swasthya Karyakram is committed to improve survival outcome in children in age group of 0-18 years through screening, early identification and management of Defects at Birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, Developmental delays including disabilities– ‘4 Ds’, and assured link to care, support, and treatment to meet these challenges.

In this regard, the initial step of deputing trained and dedicated Mobile Health Teams for screening of children from birth to 18 years of age group for selected health conditions under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karkyakram (RBSK) has been treaded well by the Madhya Pradesh. For accelerated implementation of the programme, the next vital step is confirmation of preliminary findings, referral support, management & follow up of screened children for which early intervention centres are to be established at the District Hospital level across the state. DEIC will be the hub of all activities, will act as a clearing house and also provide referral linkages.