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Swasthya Karmi Yojana
Benefits-
- Medical Testing: Identification of potential patients and sputum testing at nearby medical centers.
- Treatment Support: Provision of medicines through the DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course) method.
- Nutritional Supplement: Provision of 3 kg of Sattu per month to every patient during the treatment period.
- Community Health Support: Assistance in malnutrition, family welfare, first aid, vaccination, and maternal-child nutrition (MIYCN).
Details-
Launched in 1996, the scheme "Swasthya Karmi Yojana" by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to control Tuberculosis through providing medical check-ups, DOTS medication, and nutritional supplements to the Scheduled Tribe population in areas lacking medical facilities. It utilizes village-level female health workers (Swasthya Karmi) to ensure patients receive medication and health support in remote areas.
Eligibility -
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
- The applicant must be a tuberculosis (TB) patient.
Required Documents
Test Report.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the primary objective of the "Swasthya Karmi Yojana"?
The primary objective is to implement a Tuberculosis control program and provide health services in tribal areas through village-level health workers.
In which year was this scheme started?
The scheme was started in the year 1996.
Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
Any person belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category who is suffering from Tuberculosis is eligible.
What nutritional support is provided to the patients?
The department provides 3 kg of Sattu every month to the patient as a nutritional supplement during the treatment period.
Who are the Swasthya Karmis?
They are local village women selected by the villagers who are familiar with the community and work as village-level health workers.
How is the treatment for Tuberculosis administered?
The treatment is administered using the DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course) method where the health worker ensures the patient takes the medicine in her presence.
Where are the medical examinations for potential patients conducted?
Medical examinations are conducted by doctors of the Health Department at nearby medical centers.
What role does the Swasthya Karmi play in identification?
The Swasthya Karmi identifies potential Tuberculosis patients in the village and takes them to the medical center for sputum testing.
Where can a person obtain the application form for this scheme?
The application form can be obtained from the concerned Swachh Project Office.
To which office should the application be submitted?
The application should be submitted to the concerned Swachh Project Office.
Which document is mandatory for the application?
The medical Test Report confirming the disease is a mandatory document for the application.
Does the health worker provide other medical services?
Yes, she assists Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) in services like vaccination, first aid, and family welfare.
How To Apply?
- Identification: A female Swasthya Karmi (health worker) selected by the villagers identifies potential Tuberculosis patients in the village.
- Testing: The health worker takes the potential patient to a nearby medical center for examination by a Health Department doctor.
- Verification: The patient's sputum is tested to confirm the presence of Tuberculosis.
- Enrollment: Upon confirmation of the disease, the patient is enrolled for treatment under the DOTS method.
- Support: The patient receives medicines and nutritional supplements through the Swasthya Karmi.
- Form Collection/Submission: Application forms can be obtained from and submitted to the concerned Swachh Project Office.
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