In an attempt to spread awareness about health and hygiene among schoolchildren in government schools, the Gujarat health department has introduced the concept of bal (child) doctors. According to officials of the health department, there will be one 'bal doctor' for around 30 students and the student’s task will be to monitor the health of children and spread awareness.
The initiative is currently being tested in various government schools in Aravalli district and the health department has selected more than 50 students so far from various government schools in the district.
Such a programme can be replicated in other states too to great advantage in health care of the children.
Read more of this news in a report published in The Indian Express....
