HEALTH OF SIKKIM, Gangtok (2025)

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18.8.2025, UPHC Ranipool
Mop-up Round for National Deworming Day, 2025 was successfully conducted various places of Raipool UPHC.

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District Hospital Singtam:
Venue: Makha HWCSC, Gangtok District
Facility Assessed: Makha Health & Wellness Centre – Sub Health Centre (HWC-SHC)

NQAS Virtual External Assessment under the National Quality Assurance Programme (NQAP) was successfully conducted today at Makha HWC-SHC.

The assessment was carried out by the esteemed external assessors:
1. Dr. Amar Jyoti Deka, West Bengal
2. Dr. Aritra Kayal, Assam

The program commenced with introductions, followed by a PPT presentation and a virtual walkthrough of the facility. The assessment was conducted across the 8 Areas of Concern under NQAS:
• Service Provision
• Patient Rights
• Inputs
• Support Services
• Clinical Care
• Infection Control
• Quality Management
• Outcome
Key Highlights of the Assessment
• Staff interviews on the above Areas of Concern.
• Records and registers were thoroughly checked.
• Hands-on demonstrations were conducted by staff.
• Patient groups were engaged for feedback, ensuring a holistic evaluation of service quality and patient satisfaction.

The virtual assessment was actively attended and supported by:
Dr.Solomit Lepcha, DRCHO-cum-DNO NQAP ,Mrs. Prasansamani Ruth Rai, District Quality Consultant NQAP , Medical Officer In-Charge, Sr. CHO, LHV, BPM from Samdong PHC

The successful conduct of this assessment reflects the collective commitment of all stakeholders towards strengthening quality healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.

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Pakyong District:
The Nikshay Shivir was successfully conducted at Pheri Village under Barapathing HWC, despite several challenges. Due to a huge landslide between Barapathing HWC and Pheri Village and continuous heavy rainfall, many vulnerable individuals, especially those above 60 years, were unable to attend the shivir.

In spite of these obstacles, the dedicated staff of Barapathing HWC risked their lives and ensured the successful conduct of the program. The team from DTC Pakyong and Machong PHC extends heartfelt gratitude to the local community for their support especially for providing a private residence that was used as an X-ray room, which made it possible to carry out the shivir smoothly.

The shivir was guided and supervised by the Team from DTC Pakyong, along with the TBHV of Machong PHC and staff of Barapathing HWC.

*SCREENING & DIAGNOSTIC SUMMARY*

Total Patients Screened: 24

Chest X-rays Conducted: 23

Pulmonary TB (PTB) Suspected Cases: 02

Other Abnormal X-ray Findings (Non-PTB): 08

Sputum Sample Collection Tubes Distributed: 02

CY-TB Tests Conducted: 19.

A special thanks from DTC Pakyong & CHO Barapathing to Mrs. Thinley Bhutia of Pheri Village for providing rooms in her private residence to conduct the X-ray and support the Shivr.

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18th August 2025, Namchi District.

Mop-up Round for National Deworming Day was successfully conducted today across Namchi District.
The objective of the program is to deworm all children aged 1 to 19 years through schools and Anganwadi centers. This aims to improve their health, nutrition, education, and quality of life.
Activities:
- Administration of Deworming tablets aged 1 to 19 years.
- Awareness generated on worm infection, its symptoms and causes.
- Highlighted on its measures to reduce the risk of worm infections in children by regular deworming, maintaining good hygiene, safe drinking water and proper food handling.
- Lastly, demonstration of Hand washing techniques (SUMANK) by ASHAs.

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Dated-18/08/2025
The Health and wellness centre lachung along with AWW namely Sonam Palden lachungpa : staff nurse Thengyal lachungpa :MMA Chewang Pema :AWW Doma lachungpa :AWW Norzomlachungpa:AWW Pema lachungpa :AWW Tshela Doma AWH had observed "The Mop-up day" at AWW center bitchu and Sharshok .They also observed VHND along with NCD screening follow with Health education on tuberculosis and also explained the motive behind Deworming .

18/08/2025

Orientation on Strategies for Preventing Drug Use at the Gram Panchayat Level

The State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj under the Rural Development Department, Government of Sikkim, organized an Orientation Programme on Strategies for Preventing Drug Use at the Gram Panchayat Level on 18th August, 2025 at Nandok BAC.

The programme was attended by Hon’ble Panchayat members, the Block Development Officer (BDO) Nandok BAC, Self Help Group (SHG) members, NGOs and other stakeholders.

The resource persons for the programme included:
• Mr.Sovit Chettri,Police Inspector cm Station House Officer (SHO), Ranipool Police Station
• Mrs.Kusum Dahal,Health Educator, State IEC Bureau

The orientation focused on sensitizing Panchayat members, SHGs, NGOs and the community on preventive strategies to address the growing concern of drug abuse. The resource persons shared valuable insights on the role of local governance, community participation, and awareness in curbing drug use at the grassroots level.

The programme concluded with an interactive session, where participants actively engaged in discussions and shared suggestions on effective community-based approaches to prevent drug use.

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"REPORT ON TRAINING PROGRAMME ON NATIONAL PROGRAMME ON CLIMATE CHANGE & HUMAN HEALTH (NPCCHH)"

Date: 18th August 2025.
Venue: Meeting Hall, Soreng Community Health & Wellness Centre (CHC)
District: Soreng, West Sikkim.
In Coordination with: Block IEC Cell, Soreng CHC.

A one-day training programme on the National Programme on Climate Change & Human Health (NPCCHH) was successfully conducted on 18th August 2025 at the Meeting Hall of Soreng Community Health & Wellness Centre, Soreng District.

The training was organized for Panchayat Presidents, Vice-Presidents, PRI Members, and Panchayat Functionaries under Soreng CHC.

The session was chaired by Dr. Abhishek S***a, Medical Officer In-charge, Soreng CHC.

The training began with an introductory session on NPCCHH delivered by Mr. L.B. Tamang, Health Educator, Block IEC Cell, Soreng CHC.

This was followed by a detailed presentation by the resource person, Dr. Menuka Tamang, Additional Director (Dental Department), Soreng CHC.

Her session focused on:
"Definition of climate change and its impact on human health and the environment, particularly in poor and developing countries with limited access to healthcare."
Mention of renowned climate activists such as Greta Thunberg, Elon Musk, and the late Pope Francis.

Local climate change events including:
* GLOF Sikkim.
* Massive avalanche in Nathula.

Recent cloudbursts in Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir.

In-depth discussion on:
* Causes and effects of heatwaves.
* Zoonotic diseases.

Practical recommendations such as:
* Adoption of renewable energy sources.
* Kitchen waste management.
* Avoidance of single-use plastics.
* Promotion of sustainable fashion.
* Energy conservation practices (e.g. walking, cycling, using public transport)
* Forest and marine conservation.
* Organic farming and support for local products.

She also shared significant state-level initiatives:
* Dhara Vikas under MGNREGA.
* A Day for Mother Earth” campaign.
* Clean the Drain Before the Rain”
* Mero Rukh Mero Santati (State Level Initiative.)

Following this, Mr. Aviral S***a, (NEW) Health Educator, Block IEC Cell, presented on the IEC aspects of NPCCHH and its integration with public health messaging.

The session concluded with Mr. L.B. Tamang, Health Educator, providing an overview of preventive measures under NPCCHH, with emphasis on actionable steps at the community level.

At the end of the training, IEC posters and materials on NPCCHH were distributed among all participating GPUs/Blocks under Soreng CHC.

The training saw active participation from the following Aspirational Blocks and GPUs under Soreng District:
* Chakung⁩.
* Chumbung.
* Chota-Samdong.
* Mendogaon.
* Singling.
* Soreng.

Participants included:
Panchayat Presidents.
* Vice-Panchayat Presidents.
* PRI Members.
* Panchayat Functionaries.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, which facilitated meaningful discussion and clarified key aspects of NPCCHH.

The day-long training session on NPCCHH was informative, interactive, and well-received by all participants.

It significantly enhanced awareness on climate change and its implications on public health, while encouraging community-level action through Panchayati Raj Institutions.

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18th AUGUST 2025: SANG PHC

“NIKSHAY SHIVIR “ under TB Mukth Bharat was organised at Sang Bazaar today by HWC PHC Sang .

Total screened- 101
Total Chest Xray -46
Cytb- 28
Cbnaat- 18.

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18th August 2025, Namchi District:

PNC visit done by area ASHA at Turung on 17th August under Bimbong HWC-SHC.

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18th August 2025, Namchi District:

Home visit and palliative care given to elderly patient with HWC staffs & area ASHA on 14th August by Kholaghari HWC-SHC.

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18th August 2025, Namchi District:

Home visit done for palliative CA patient on 14th August by Lingmoo HWC-SHC.

1️⃣Vitals Checked
2️⃣I/V fluid administered as per Medical Officer
3️⃣ Adviced family member to maintain hygiene for both patient and sorrounding
4️⃣low and frequent meal
5️⃣Adequate fluid intake
6️⃣Advice to continue medication as per Doctor's advice.

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18th August 2025, Namchi District:

A Gravida 7th mother delivered a healthy baby boy weighing 2.8kg at 11: 55am on 14th August.
A hard to reach area ANC mother was mobilize by Area ASHA to Bimbong HWC went through SVD attended by MPHW female and male along with ASHA.

Both mother and baby is healthy and in normal condition, zero dose immunization and other essential care provided by Bimbong HWC-SHC.

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