The 'Jaanch Evam Upchar - Chikitsa Aapke Dwar Abhiyan' (Diagnosis and Treatment - Healthcare at Your Doorstep Campaign) was launched in Saharsa district on Wednesday. This 90-day special campaign aims to timely identify and provide better treatment for serious non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among people aged over 30. Organized by the District Health Committee, Saharsa, the campaign will offer free screenings for conditions like sugar (diabetes), high blood pressure, common cancers, heart diseases, and fatty liver from September 2 to November 30.

The statewide launch of this initiative was done by the Chief Minister via video conferencing from Urja Stadium in Patna. In Saharsa, District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar, Deputy Development Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, Civil Surgeon Dr. Rajnarayan Prasad, and other health department officials were present. The District Magistrate flagged off a public awareness chariot from the Collectorate premises, sending it to rural areas.

DM Deepesh Kumar stated that the campaign targets health screenings for approximately 10.98 lakh people aged above 30 through 245 health centers across the district. Civil Surgeon Dr. Rajnarayan Prasad informed that medical teams from Sadar Hospital, subdivisional hospitals, referral hospitals, and all Primary Health Centers (PHCs) are fully prepared for the campaign. District Immunization Officer Dr. Kumar Vivekananda added that screenings would be conducted at health centers via camps, and door-to-door checks would also be facilitated if required.

DPM Simpi Kumari mentioned that a detailed micro-plan has been prepared for the campaign's success. Health workers, ANMs, and ASHA workers have been deployed at all 245 health centers, playing a crucial role in motivating people to get tested.