District Civil Surgeon Office

👵👴 National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) 👴👵

“Old age – a treasure of experience, caring for their health is our duty!” ✨

📈 Growing Elderly Population in India

• 2001: 75.93 million (7.7%)

• 2011: 8.6%

• 2016: 8.94%

• Projected by 2050: 319 million! 👴👵

🧓 These figures show a sharp rise in the elderly population, making their healthcare an urgent necessity.

🌟 Longevity – A Symbol of Progress in the 21st Century

…But it brings new responsibilities for health and wellbeing!

😥 Challenges:

• Increasing population

• Social, economic, and healthcare issues

🛠️ Needs:

• Improvements in health, social, and economic services

📊 LASI Survey (2018-19): Elderly Growth in Maharashtra

• Urban: 10.1%

• Rural: 13.4%

• Overall: 12%

🎯 Programme Objectives – A Shield of Health for the Elderly! 🛡️

✔️ Preventive, diagnostic, and curative services at the primary level
✔️ Early identification and treatment of elderly health issues
✔️ Training for medical officers, staff, and caregivers
✔️ Referral services to regional geriatric centers or district hospitals

📣 Awareness Initiatives – Spreading Health and Help!

📅 October 1 – International Day of Older Persons

• Health check-ups and public awareness drives

🏕️ District-level Health Camps

• Treatment for diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions

📰 Awareness through newspapers, rallies, street plays, art and essay competitions

• Creating mass awareness through creative means!

🎁 Beneficiaries: Respected citizens aged 60 years and above in India

✅ Benefits – Rights-based Health Services for a Better Life

💊 Free medicines and rehabilitation services
🏥 Special services at PHCs, CHCs, District & Regional Hospitals
🛏️ Home-based care and assistive devices
🩺 Regular health check-ups and counselling
➡️ Referral for advanced treatment

📝 How to Apply?

📍 Visit your nearest Sub-Centre / PHC / CHC / District Hospital
📝 Register at the Geriatric Clinic at PHC/CHC level
🏕️ Participate actively in health camps
🤝 Connect with local health workers

😄🔑 Oral Health Programme – A Healthy Smile is the Key to Wellbeing!

🌟 Oral health is not just about looks – it’s the foundation of overall health!

😖 Affects appearance, chewing ability, causes pain
📉 Impacts productivity and general wellbeing

💰 Budget 2024–25:

Funds approved for 34 districts across the state!

🎯 Objectives – Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life

🍎 Promote healthy diet and oral hygiene habits
🏥 Provide oral health services in rural and urban areas
🦷 Launch services in district/sub-district hospitals
🚭 Align with programmes like Tobacco Control, Fluorosis Prevention, etc.

🦷 Oral Health Services – Based on Facility Level

Rural Hospitals:

• Camps, report management, student referrals

District Hospitals:

• Denture fittings, fracture management, orthodontic services

• Compilation and analysis of reports

• Integrating oral health with child health programmes

Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS)

In Maharashtra, 108 is a toll-free number for emergency medical services. This service is a part of the Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) program, which provides free ambulance services for critical care, trauma and accident victims. The service is designed to ensure timely response and hospital arrival in various emergency situations.

Key Features of 108 Ambulance Service in Maharashtra:

Free service:This service is free for all citizens of Maharashtra.

Toll-Free Number:Dial 108 to contact the emergency response center.

24/7 Availability:This service is available 24 hours a day.

Advanced Ambulance Fleet:The service uses a fleet of advanced ambulances equipped with modern technology.

Integrated Services:108 services medical, integrates police and fire emergency services.

Public-Private Partnership:This service is implemented through a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Timely response: The aim of this service is to deliver help in emergency situations within an average of 18 minutes.

Extension Services: This service is constantly being expanded to improve access and response times.

Service List (Under Right To  Service Act)

A modular SNCU provides several advantages

A modular SNCU provides several advantages

1. Enhancement of patient care and outcomes:

Our modular SNCU has led to significant improvements in patient care and outcomes.

2. Hospital-acquired infections have decreased:

The modular SNCU design has effectively reduced the risk of hospital-acquired infections., which has created a safe environment for patients.

3.Improved patient and family experience:

Modular SNCU more comfortable, provides a calm and peaceful environment, which enhances the overall experience for patients and their families.

4. Advanced medical technology for better results:

The availability of state-of-the-art medical equipment in modular SNCUs has significantly improved patient outcomes and saved lives.

5. Streamlined workflow and reduced medical errors:

Modular SNCUs optimize workflows, has reduced the risk of medical errors and ensured that patients receive the best possible care.

6.Increased employee efficiency:

Modular SNCU has enabled employees to work more efficiently, which has allowed them to focus on providing exceptional patient care.

Human milk bank, Jalgaon

Babies, such as premature and low birth weight babies, benefit from the use of human milk. Also, some mothers are unable to breastfeed their babies due to illness, in which case human milk is a boon.

E.g. AIDS, Jaundice, Twins, Severe Illnesses, Breast Defects, Low Birth Weight Mothers. Breast milk protects newborns from serious illnesses like pneumonia, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

CLMC report from April 2024 to March 2025

* Total Number of Human milk Donor – 1655

*Total Number of CLMC beneficiary – 1943

*Total Milk collection from Donor mother – 911 litres

*Beneficiary received human milk through CLMC – 852 liters