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RAWALPINDI, Jan 21 (APP):The District Health Authority (DHA), Rawlapindi on Wednesday hosted an important orientation session involving senior health leaders from across the division to launch the Community Health Inspectors (CHIs) initiative.
Envisioned by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the objective of the programme is to bring high-quality medical care directly to the doorsteps of citizens. Rather than waiting for people to reach distant hospitals, the initiative aims to meet families where they live, offering preventive care and early intervention before health problems become serious.
The gathering brought together some of the province’s most experienced health administrators. Chief Executive Officers of the DHAs from Murree, Jhelum, Chakwal, and Attock, the District Coordinator for Integrated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCH), the District Health Officer (DHO) Rawalpindi, and all the Deputy DHOs from Rawalpindi and Murree districts also attended the important orientation session which was organized at Arts Council hall.
The discussions centered on the practical details of rolling out the program. The newly inducted health inspectors will serve as the eyes and ears of the health system at the neighborhood level. Their daily work will involve monitoring local health patterns, promoting preventive measures, and helping residents access specialized care when needed.
Dr. Waqar Ahmad, spokesperson for the DHA Rawlapindi termed the initiative a powerful reflection of the Chief Minister’s deep commitment to building a healthier Punjab.
“By placing trained professionals right in the heart of our neighborhoods, we are making sure that every citizen, no matter where they live, receives the care they deserve”, said Dr. Waqar while talking to APP.
The session drew massive participation from CHIs.
“Punjab’s healthcare system is moving closer to its people than ever before”, said the spokesman.
He further said that with tje CHIs now stepping into communities across the province, a new era of accessible, preventive, and compassionate care is beginning to take shape.
The District Health Authority (DHA), Rawalpindi has successfully enrolled a total of 631 Community Health Inspectors (CHIs), under the CM Maryam Nawaz Community Health Inspector Programme. The strategy adopted by the DHA has broken the stalled recruitment process into a swift mobilization effort.
The programme set a target of 1,240 CHIs recruitments for Rawalpindi, in collaboration with a public-private partnership. The recruitment drive initially faced stagnation caused by regulatory difficulties, low applicant turnout and slow progress, risking the timeline.
However, the health authority launched a ‘scorched earth’ strategy involving a multi-pronged approach to unlock potential candidates. The strategized approach involving database pondering, visiting nursing colleges, allied hospitals and reaching out to the professional candidates through direct calls and WhatsApp campaign proved successful.
The orientation session provided an exclusive interactive platform for the inspectors to get first-hand information regarding the objectives and targets of the initiative.
The ultimate goal of the CMs initiative is to create a more proactive and responsive health network that catches illnesses early and keeps communities healthier without overwhelming hospitals.