Mobile tablets distributed to ASHAs in Amlarem for better health monitoring

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 20, 2024

Mobile tablets were distributed to ASHAs and ASHA facilitators under the Amlarem Civil Subdivision, Amlarem, to enhance healthcare services and improve digital access for healthcare workers.

This initiative was part of the Aspirational Block Programme held on August 19 at the office of the Amlarem C&RD Block, Amlarem, West Jaintia Hills District.

Present at the event were the local MLA and Chief Adviser to the Government of Meghalaya, Lahkmen Rymbui, along with the Amlarem Subdivision Officer, Dr. Abishek Saini, IAS; Amlarem Block Development Officer, GLC Mylliem; Additional District Medical Officer, Dr. K Dhar; District Nodal Officer for the Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme (NCDCP), Dr. Maria Syngkon; Block Medical Officer Amlarem, Dr. Arvind Khonglah, and other health workers.

Speaking as the chief guest, Lahkmen Rymbui stressed the critical need for regular health checkups. He pointed out that a large portion of the population in the area tends to neglect routine medical screenings, significantly contributing to the rising incidences of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and others. He explained that the lack of early detection and preventive care often leads to serious health complications that could have been managed or prevented. He urged the community to be more proactive in seeking healthcare. He also emphasized that the government’s efforts to provide resources like these tablets are part of a larger strategy to improve healthcare and ensure that essential services reach even the most remote areas.

Dr. Arvind Khonglah highlighted that the mobile tablets distributed to ASHAs today will significantly contribute to Amlarem Block achieving its Aspirational Block KPIs by enabling ASHAs to complete CBAC (Community-Based Assessment Checklist) entries for their respective villages/areas.