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DC Namchi Reviews Health Programmes and Strengthens Emergency Preparedness at DTFI
Namchi, July 29 (IPR): District Collector Namchi, Ms Anupa Tamling, chaired a meeting of the District Task Force for Immunisation (DTFI), the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Cell, and reviewed the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) at the District Administrative Centre (DAC), Namchi.
Addressing the meeting, the DC commended the medical fraternity for its exemplary service during the recent Samardung tunnel incident and appreciated their commitment in responding to the emergency. She emphasised the importance of conducting post-incident assessments to identify gaps and improve future disaster response.
Stressing the well-being of frontline personnel, she directed the Health Department to organise counselling sessions for those involved in prolonged emergency operations and called for specialised training in first aid, emergency medical care, psychosocial support and crisis management. She also proposed the establishment of a dedicated district medical response team to enhance preparedness for future emergencies.
DRCHO Dr Udit Pradhan presented the district’s health performance, highlighting progress in maternal and child health, antenatal care, institutional deliveries and immunisation. He informed that institutional deliveries had achieved 99.3 per cent of the annual target, while the National Immunisation Day recorded 104.66 per cent coverage. The HPV vaccination campaign also achieved 96 per cent coverage as of July 28, 2026.
CNO Ms Bijay Laxmi Rai, reviewed the implementation of the PC-PNDT Act, informing that Namchi District has eight registered ultrasound clinics, including one government and seven private facilities, with two newly registered clinics. She also highlighted the issue of five unused ultrasound machines at the old District Hospital, Namchi, which require committee approval for relocation or disposal.
Presenting the NQAS status, she informed that 12 health facilities have already been certified between 2023 and 2025, while several others have completed district and state assessments and are awaiting national assessment. She also outlined infrastructure requirements, including biomedical waste disposal facilities, electrical certification and permanent fencing, to facilitate further certification.
Principal Chief Consultant-cum-DNO/DSO, Dr Urgen Sherpa, reviewed the progress under the NP-NCD, reporting that nearly 20,000 individuals had been screened for non-communicable diseases across the district, with thousands receiving treatment for hypertension and diabetes. He also highlighted the success of Ayushman Arogya Shivirs, which have provided free consultations, medicines and diagnostic services, while stressing the need for greater community participation in screening programmes.
District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr Pratik Rasaily, presented the progress of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, highlighting TB case detection, Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy, Nikshay initiatives and strengthened disease surveillance. He informed that 1,333 CYTB tests had been conducted, resulting in the detection of 92 tuberculosis cases, while eligible beneficiaries continued to receive preventive therapy under the programme.
The meeting concluded with a comprehensive review of the district’s public health programmes, with emphasis on improving healthcare quality, strengthening disease surveillance, enhancing emergency preparedness and ensuring effective implementation of national health initiatives.
The meeting was attended by CMO Namchi Dr Junita Yonzon, CEO Officer Mr G P Sharma, senior health officials and representatives from ICDS, Drishtri NGO and other stakeholder departments.
Addressing the meeting, the DC commended the medical fraternity for its exemplary service during the recent Samardung tunnel incident and appreciated their commitment in responding to the emergency. She emphasised the importance of conducting post-incident assessments to identify gaps and improve future disaster response.
Stressing the well-being of frontline personnel, she directed the Health Department to organise counselling sessions for those involved in prolonged emergency operations and called for specialised training in first aid, emergency medical care, psychosocial support and crisis management. She also proposed the establishment of a dedicated district medical response team to enhance preparedness for future emergencies.
DRCHO Dr Udit Pradhan presented the district’s health performance, highlighting progress in maternal and child health, antenatal care, institutional deliveries and immunisation. He informed that institutional deliveries had achieved 99.3 per cent of the annual target, while the National Immunisation Day recorded 104.66 per cent coverage. The HPV vaccination campaign also achieved 96 per cent coverage as of July 28, 2026.
CNO Ms Bijay Laxmi Rai, reviewed the implementation of the PC-PNDT Act, informing that Namchi District has eight registered ultrasound clinics, including one government and seven private facilities, with two newly registered clinics. She also highlighted the issue of five unused ultrasound machines at the old District Hospital, Namchi, which require committee approval for relocation or disposal.
Presenting the NQAS status, she informed that 12 health facilities have already been certified between 2023 and 2025, while several others have completed district and state assessments and are awaiting national assessment. She also outlined infrastructure requirements, including biomedical waste disposal facilities, electrical certification and permanent fencing, to facilitate further certification.
Principal Chief Consultant-cum-DNO/DSO, Dr Urgen Sherpa, reviewed the progress under the NP-NCD, reporting that nearly 20,000 individuals had been screened for non-communicable diseases across the district, with thousands receiving treatment for hypertension and diabetes. He also highlighted the success of Ayushman Arogya Shivirs, which have provided free consultations, medicines and diagnostic services, while stressing the need for greater community participation in screening programmes.
District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr Pratik Rasaily, presented the progress of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, highlighting TB case detection, Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy, Nikshay initiatives and strengthened disease surveillance. He informed that 1,333 CYTB tests had been conducted, resulting in the detection of 92 tuberculosis cases, while eligible beneficiaries continued to receive preventive therapy under the programme.
The meeting concluded with a comprehensive review of the district’s public health programmes, with emphasis on improving healthcare quality, strengthening disease surveillance, enhancing emergency preparedness and ensuring effective implementation of national health initiatives.
The meeting was attended by CMO Namchi Dr Junita Yonzon, CEO Officer Mr G P Sharma, senior health officials and representatives from ICDS, Drishtri NGO and other stakeholder departments.
