2024
- Mahtab Ahmed1, Dr. Ruchi Kansal2
- 1Aligarh Muslim University, 2Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Uttrakhand
- GAS Journal of Clinical Medicine and Medical Research (GASJCMMR)
Abstract:
This paper discusses the threats of Polio,
Tuberculosis, Cataract and Infant mortality on the health of the society that
hampers in the way as weak indicator of country’s development. The situation
is quite challenging, however, it is being tackled by meticulous planning
with an aim and target through various programmes, projects and campaigns by
the organizations and the government. Moreover, it required social
mobilization, education and awareness in coordination of agencies for
improvement in health infrastructure. The government is facilitating free
check-up camps and supplying free medicines. The organizations are
undertaking the projects successfully and health workers are reaching out to
every single person in the remotest place in the country. It resulted into
eradication of Polio, Prevention of Tuberculosis and treatment of Cataract
and reduction in infant mortality with nutrition to infants and mothers to
overcome malnutrition. Hence, a comprehensive change of improvised health and
hygiene has been seen in India. |
Keywords:
Infant mortality, development indicator, meticulous
planning, social mobilization, eradication, prevention, malnutrition