Under the scheme of Delhi Government, trained health workers will be deployed in schools. Students will get first aid facility, special arrangements will be made for girl students also.
Tezzbuzz Desk – Delhi government is preparing to start medical facilities in all 1,086 government schools of the capital. According to Education Minister Ashish Sood, the objective of this scheme is to provide immediate first aid and health care to the students studying in schools if needed. For this, the government is planning to spend about Rs 48.87 crore every year.
While studying in school, students may have to face problems like injury, sudden ill health, dizziness or fatigue. In such a situation, with the provision of a medical room, children will be able to get first aid within the school premises itself. This initiative can also help in reducing the anxiety of teachers and parents.
Under the proposal, a trained health worker will be deployed in every school. For this, services of trained staff like Assistant Nurse Midwife (ANM) or Multipurpose Health Worker can be taken. These staff will assist students with immediate health needs and adolescent issues.
The medical rooms to be built in schools will provide facilities for wound dressing, giving ORS and providing rest to the students for some time if needed. However, medical examination or medicines available on doctor's prescription will not be provided here.
Special medical facilities for girl students
The needs of girl students have also been taken care of in the scheme. In the medical room, they will be provided a safe, private and convenient space for their period related needs. Its objective is to ensure better health facilities for girl students in the school.
Delhi government will implement this scheme in a phased manner. In the first phase, medical facilities will be started in those schools where separate rooms are available for this. After this, there is a plan to start this facility in other schools also through alternative rooms and porta cabins.
According to Education Minister Ashish Sood, every child should get a safe and caring environment in school. In case a student becomes ill or gets injured during school hours, it is important to have first aid available on the campus itself. This initiative of the government is a step taken towards giving priority to the health, safety and welfare of students in government schools.