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The Armed Forces Medical Services is playing a leading role in the national Swasth Naari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan. Their teams are running health camps that provide specialist check-ups and screen for non-communicable diseases. The initiative strongly focuses on maternal and child health care, including nutrition and immunization. This effort highlights the synergy between military and civilian healthcare systems for national development.

Key Points: AFMS Leads Swasth Naari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan Health Camps Nationwide

  • AFMS mobilizes doctors and nurses for health camps in J&K and North East regions
  • Specialist check-ups screen for diabetes, hypertension, and various cancers
  • Campaign emphasizes maternal care, nutrition counselling, and adolescent health sessions
  • Blood donation drives and hygiene awareness form an integral part of the initiative
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Armed forces medical services lead way in Swasth Naari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

Armed Forces Medical Services mobilizes teams for women's health camps, screening 30,000+ for diseases and maternal care as part of the national campaign.

"A healthy woman is the cornerstone of a healthy, empowered family and a resilient nation. - Official Release"

New Delhi, September 23

The 'Swasth Naari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' by the centre is making waves nationwide as a model of integrated women's and family health outreach. The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), committed to its motto "Sarve Santu Niramaya", is actively supporting this Abhiyaan and has emerged as a vital contributor to the program's robust footprint.

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, this ambitious campaign will be observed till October 2.

Accoding to an official release, service hospitals under the AFMS have been at the forefront, mobilising teams of doctors, nurses, and specialists to implement the campaign's preventive, promotive, and curative services not only amongst the military personnel and their families but also for the civilian community in far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir and the North East in line with the "Whole of Nation" approach.

The various Medical Camps being organised under this initiative are extending Specialist Health Check-ups, screening for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Breast, Cervical, and Oral Cancers. Emphasis is being laid on Maternal & Child Health Care, including Antenatal Care, nutrition counselling, and immunisation. Other health initiatives include awareness drives on menstrual hygiene, sessions on adolescent health and Nutrition for school children in conjunction with various Service Headquarters and administrative authorities. Blood Donation Camps and awareness drives on organ & blood donation are an integral part of this campaign.

As of the current reporting period, more than 60 Health camps and approximately 30,000 women have already benefited from this campaign through service hospitals. This unique convergence of civilian and defence healthcare systems underlines the government's vision: a healthy woman is the cornerstone of a healthy, empowered family and a resilient nation.

The AFMS contribution to women's health--both within the Services and outreach to the community--forms a vital pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047, symbolising synergy between military medicine and national health priorities. Swassth Naari Shashakt Parivaar, Yahi hai Viksit Bharat ka Aadhaar.

- ANI

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Rohit P
AFMS has always been exemplary in healthcare delivery. Good to see them extending services to civilians too. Hope this model gets replicated across all states.
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Sarah B
The menstrual hygiene awareness drives are particularly important. Many women in rural areas still lack basic knowledge. More power to such initiatives!
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Arjun K
While the program is commendable, I hope there's proper follow-up mechanism. Health camps are good but continuous care is what makes real difference. Otherwise it becomes just another photo-op.
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Kavya N
As a doctor, I appreciate the comprehensive approach - from cancer screening to maternal care. The armed forces medical services are truly setting high standards. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The "Whole of Nation" approach is impressive. 30,000 women already benefited shows the scale of this campaign. Hope it reaches even more remote areas.
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Divya L
Nutrition counseling for school children along with women's health - this holistic family approach is exactly what India needs. Healthy women build healthy families indeed! 🙏

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