Project Update at Health Committee meeting of Zilla Panchayat, Mandla
MEDP was invited to the monthly meeting of the health committee of Zilla Panchayat under the chairmanship of Smt. Angoori Jhariya and members Sh. Vijay Sarvate, Smt. Kiran Chandrol, Smt. Anita Tiwari and Sh. Ranjit Kaur. Additional members included Dr. Srinath Singh – CMHO Mandla and Mr. Ram Shankar Sahu –DMO Mandla. MEDP was represented by Dr. Harsh Rajvanshi – Program Officer, Mr. Sekh Nisar – District Officer and Mr. Vikesh Thakre – Capacity Building Officer. A short presentation on the project including the goals, latest surveillance data and request for support from the members at field level was presented. The project was well received and the committee assured their support to the workers. Additionally, a couple of incidents by the members towards improper work by the VMWs were shared – for this, a helpline no. 07642 252483 (Office landline) was circulated to everyone to convey their grievances or any reports about the project.