Assessment of Health Centers As Per Indian Public Health Standards in Chandigarh Tricity, India.

Anupama Dhiman; Naveen Krishan Goel; Dinesh Kumar Walia; Abhiruchi Galhotra; Navpreet

Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2014

Assessment of Health Centers As Per Indian Public Health Standards in Chandigarh Tricity, India.

Anupama Dhiman, Naveen Krishan Goel, Dinesh Kumar Walia, Abhiruchi Galhotra, Navpreet

Abstract :

Objectives: To assess the status of health centers as per Indian Public Health Standards in Tricity of Chandigarh, India. Method: A cross sectional study was done from April 2012 to September 2013 at randomly selected 18 health centers including Community Health Centers (CHCs), Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and Sub Centers (SCs) in Tricity of Chandigarh i.e. Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali. The data was obtained from 60 service providers, supplemented by on the spot observations and record checking. Descriptive analysis was done. Results: Medical Officers were available at 25% of the PHCs in Mohali. There were no physician, pediatrician, general surgeon and anesthetist at CHCs in Mohali. Only 35% and 78% of drugs were available at CHCs in Chandigarh and Panchkula, respectively. Conclusion: Identified gaps should be addressed as per Indian Public Health Standards at all levels of health centers at the earliest to achieve the desired goals.