New Delhi, Sep 23 || More than 76 lakh women and children have participated in the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, the government has said.
The “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan, launched on September 17, continues to witness overwhelming participation across India with lakhs of women, children, and families benefitting from comprehensive health services.
Till September 20, “over 2.83 lakh health camps (screening and speciality camps) have been held under the Abhiyaan, registering a footfall of more than 76 lakh citizens nationwide,” the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.
At the nationwide health camps, more than 37 lakh citizens have been screened for hypertension and 35 lakh for diabetes, over 9 lakh women have been screened for breast cancer, and more than 4.7 lakh for cervical cancer. Oral cancer screening has covered more than 16 lakh people.
More than 18 lakh antenatal check-ups have been conducted, while over 51 lakh children received life-saving vaccines.