Frontline Health Teams Honoured on World Health Day
ASHA worker Shyamala highlighted the challenges in tribal areas, noting that it is often difficult to communicate with people and convince them to visit hospitals regularly for continued care.
Hyderabad: Educational institutions had begun to adopt topics with regard to food safety, said Sameena Begum, food safety officer from Mehdipatnam, adding that the department was rewarding institutions which took the step.
It was part of the health department’s programme that honoured top-performing teams across the state, including workers from ASHA, urban primary health centres, basti dawakhanas, area hospitals and government feneral hospitals. Professionals from tribal areas were recognised with certificates and mementos on World Health Day on Tuesday at Ravindra Bharathi.
Awards were distributed to teams rather than individuals. The professionals’ performance was scrutinised by their heads of departments and the data submitted to the state government from which the winners were selected.
ASHA worker Shyamala highlighted the challenges in tribal areas, noting that it is often difficult to communicate with people and convince them to visit hospitals regularly for continued care.
Dr Mohd Zakir Hussain, general surgeon at Nampally Area Hospital, said their team handles nearly 90 surgeries every month, including appendicitis, hernia, thyroid and gallbladder cases, despite having only a small team of surgeons.
Dr P. Modini, superintendent of Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, said the recognition reflects consistent performance in cataract surgeries and added that efforts are underway to create a dedicated portal to showcase achievements.
Health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha highlighted this year’s World Health Day theme, “Together for Health – Stand with Science”, and stressing the importance of science-based and collaborative healthcare systems. “Doctors and staff must go beyond promotions and transfers and work for the people,” Rajanarsimha said.