MP Collector ‘Had to’ Show Health Officer How to Check BP; Inspection Reveals More Lapses

Tikamgarh's Chief Medical Officer Dr Anuragi said the Collector later instructed Baragaon BMO Shantanu Dixit to review Ahirwar's records and submit a report within three days.

By Sakshi

New Delhi, August 31: During a surprise visit by Collector Vivek Shrotriya at a government-run facility in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh, , a health officer failed to measure a patient's blood pressure. The Collector himself demonstrated to the health officer how to check BP. However, the incident revealed serious shortcomings at the centre. The IPS officer immediately ordered a probe into Ahirwar's credentials and directed officials to submit a report within three days.

CHO (Community Health Officer) Ritu Ahirwar was caught unprepared and fumbled when the Collector asked her questions at the Sapon Up Swasthya Kendra (sub-health centre) about her experience, reported news agency PTI.

Tikamgarh's Chief Medical Officer Dr Anuragi said the Collector later instructed Baragaon BMO Shantanu Dixit to review Ahirwar's records and submit a report within three days.

Collector Vivek Shrotriya found CHO Ritu Ahirwar. Ahirwar is said to be responsible for registering pregnant women and conduct blood pressure and blood tests as part of her job.

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Villagers complaint on Sub-Health Facility

During the Collector’s surprise visit, villagers present there complained that the sub-health facility does not open properly, and they face difficulties in treatment due to mismanagement. Taking a serious note, the Collector asked the concerned officials to immediately ensure smooth functioning at the centre for providing proper medical facilities to patients on time.

According to Collector Vivek Shrotriya, there was a Jan Vishwas Camp in Samra village on Saturday, where he got to know about the lack of proper treatment at the Sapin Up Swasthya Kendra. On his way back, the IPS officer decided to pay a visit, reported Dainik Bhaskar.

Upon reaching there, he found CHO Ritu Ahirwar. Ahirwar is said to be responsible for registering pregnant women and conduct blood pressure and blood tests as part of her job.

Ahirwar raised safety concerns of a pateint after she failed to check the basic blood pressure. The officials looked into the attendance register and found a number of irregularities.

The inspection revealed that the date was not mentioned next to the names. Anuragi said the collector later instructed Baragaon BMO Shantanu Dixit to review Ahirwar's records and submit.