Six hundred more primary health centres in the state will be converted into Model primary health centres (PHC). The model PHCs are an encapsulation of allopathy, yoga, Ayurveda and more.
These centres will become one-stop destinations for all patients who can avail multiple facilities under one roof.
“The model PHCs which were inaugurated in all 295 blocks of the state on August 15 last year received a massive response, an official said.
The Aftermath of Existing PHC Model
The registration at the outpatient department has increased by 28% in past seven months in the existing model PHCs.
Considering it as an achievement, the health department has planned to convert 600 more PHCs into model PHCs in two different phases.
Health minister Kalicharan Saraf said that they will take up 287 PHCs in June and 313 will be taken up in September for converting them into model PHCs. Now, these centres will not face any dearth of medicines.
One medical officer, two staff nurse, one ANM, one pharmacist, one lab technician, one lady health volunteer, one doctor and a computer operator have been deployed at model PHCs. For the purpose of maternity care, a facility of invertor battery back-up, RO clean drinking water, radiant warmer, warming lamp and facilities have also been installed.
The new model PHCs have got a distinct identity. They have been painted in pink colour. Also, the healthcare staff has also been given pink uniform.
Saraf said that all model PHCs have facilities for maternal care, antenatal check-ups, post-partum care and also there are trained doctors to provide treatment to pregnant women.
As far as Jaipur is concerned, the nearest model PHC is situated in Amber block that has been developed in Jahota.
To ensure patient’s convenience, the PHC has clearly mentioned PHC timings, logo of service being provided at PHC and PHC map.
