Health Checkup of over one crore Gujarat children from Nov 22

The government of Gujarat organizes a five-day ‘School Health Checkup’ program every year with a view to inculcate good health practices among school children. The program covers children from infants to the age of 18 years. The program, this year, is going to begin on November 22.

Out of 1,36,35,112 children in different schools examined last year under the program, 18,26,953 were given the spot treatment. 30,559 children were treated by pediatrician, 62,790 children by ophthalmologist, 10,567 children by dentist, 8,479 children by skin specialist and 11,199 children were treated by ENT specialist.

Children suffering from critical illnesses like cancer and that of heart and kidney are referred to super specialty hospitals of Gujarat and other state if needed. 6,342 of such children were given super specialty treatment for heart diseases, 1,049 children for kidney and 829 children for cancer disease, during last round of checkup. Five children were sent to hospitals located outside the state, whereas some 12 were served with kidney transplantation.

This year’s program will also accompanied by various health oriented exhibitions.

Doctors, teachers, government officials will also be called for their participation and support to create a positive and healthy atmosphere across the state.