Gautam Buddh Nagar, February , 2026 – On February 18, 2026, Kasna Primary School hosted a comprehensive VHSND session aimed at strengthening maternal and child health and raising awareness about nutrition, vaccination, and hygiene among the local community. The session focused on providing essential health services to pregnant and lactating women, as well as health check-ups and vaccinations for children.
During the session, pregnant women underwent weight measurement, hemoglobin testing, routine vaccinations, and other necessary health examinations. Children were examined for overall health, and appropriate vaccines were administered according to age and schedule. This ensured timely and effective delivery of essential health services to both mothers and children, improving awareness and health outcomes.
The session was inspected by Ashish Saxena from the DCPM UNICEF team. He evaluated the quality of services provided, the availability of health materials, and the attention given to children and expectant mothers. He emphasized the importance of these sessions in strengthening maternal and child health and ensuring that all beneficiaries receive correct guidance and timely care. Health staff were instructed to provide counseling, vaccination, and medicines in a proper and systematic manner, leaving no gaps in service delivery.
CDPO Sandhya Soni supervised the session on-site. She informed pregnant women about the importance of Albendazole medication and guided them regarding MR vaccination for children. Families received counseling on nutrition, hygiene, preventive healthcare, and the importance of regular health check-ups. The session provided awareness on maintaining a balanced diet, sanitation practices, safe drinking water, and child care, ensuring that participants understood the significance of these preventive measures.
Health workers maintained individual health records of pregnant women and children, tracked service delivery, and ensured that all beneficiaries received the required medical support. Special attention was given to maternal nutrition, medication administration, and timely immunization of children. Families were individually guided to ensure proper implementation of health practices at home.
This initiative aimed at spreading awareness about health, nutrition, and hygiene across the district, enabling widespread participation and ensuring that community members are informed about available health services. Authorities stated that such VHSND sessions would be conducted regularly to ensure all community members have access to essential maternal and child health services.
Participants appreciated the session, acknowledging that it increased their knowledge about health rights and available services. They recognized the program as a key step toward reducing maternal and child mortality and fostering a healthier, more aware community.
The session also highlighted preventive care and hygiene practices, emphasizing timely vaccination, nutrition, and sanitation to reduce risks of illness and promote overall community health. Health staff actively engaged with families, providing personalized guidance and support for maintaining good health practices at home.
Officials concluded the session by emphasizing that VHSND sessions serve as an effective medium to increase awareness about maternal and child health, nutrition, immunization, and sanitation. Citizens were encouraged to actively participate in such programs to benefit from the health services and guidance provided.
