It is an undeniable fact that
role of community in taking up leadership at local level, related to health issues
could bring tremendous changes in the execution
of health programmes more effectively. Obviously, it will be possible only when
the community is sufficiently empowered to take leadership in health matters. Moreover,
involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions in the management of health system
could be possible under the guidance and leadership of Grama Pradhan, PRI
members, ANM, ASHA, AWW and community representatives.
Role of the VHSC
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The VHSC will be responsible for overall health
of the village. It will take into consideration of the problems of the
community and the health and nutrition care providers and suggest mechanism to
solve it.
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Creation of public awareness about the
essentials of health programmes, with focus
on people’s knowledge of entitlements to enable their involvement in the monitoring.
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Discussion and development of village health plan based on an assessment of
the village situation and priorities identified by the village community.
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Analyze key issues and problems related to
village level health and nutrition activities, give feedback on these to the
Medical Officer of the PHC.
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Monitoring of all the health activities that are
conducted in the village such as Village Health & Nutrition Day, mothers
meeting etc.
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VHSC along with the ANM will be responsible to
conduct household survey in the village.
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It will maintain village health register and the
health information board. The health register and board will be put up at the
most frequented section of the village and will have information about the
mandated services in the Sub Centre/PHC.
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Ensure that the ANM visit the village on the
fixed days and perform the stipulated activity as per the Sub Centre work plan;
oversee the village health and nutrition functionaries like ANM.
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The committee will monitor all the health activities
that are conducted in the village such as Village Health & Nutrition Day,
mothers meeting etc.
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ANM will submit a bi monthly village report to
the committee along with the plan for next two months. Formats and contents
would be decided by the village health committee. Discuss the report submitted
by ANM in the village level meeting and take appropriate action.
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It will discuss every maternal or neonatal death
that occurs in their village, analyze it and suggest necessary action to
prevent such deaths. Get these deaths registered in the Panchayat.
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The committee will organize regular monthly
meeting to discuss various issues in the village and document the minutes of
the meeting.
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The committee shall ensure that Public Dialogue
is organized at regular intervals (once in six month) in the presence of
Medical Officer of the Primary Health Care Centre. The committee shall ensure
that all the issues discussed are recorded and action taken on the issues
discussed.
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The VHSC will also play vital role for selecting
and supporting the ASHA from the community
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Other than health related issues VHSC will also
be responsible for the development of the village.
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The VHSC will also take care of the Sub Centre.
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The VHSC will be responsible to inform the
community about all the government schemes.
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