India Launches Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) to Enhance Child Healthcare
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) |
| Launched By | Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at the 16th CCHFW Meeting |
| Objective | Provides unified healthcare framework for children from birth to 36 months |
| Key Vision | "पहले तीन साल सम्पूर्ण देखभाल" (Comprehensive Care During the First Three Years) |
| Integration | Combines Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) schemes |
| Risk-Stratified Care | At-risk children (low birth weight, premature birth, malnutrition, etc.) receive extra visits (up to 9 visits in 42 days for newborns, 8 additional visits till 36 months) |
| Healthcare Workers | ASHAs, ANMs, CHOs, AWWs to coordinate care; joint visits on Day 3 & Day 7 for at-risk newborns |
| Screening Initiatives | Well-Baby Sessions during VHSND, monthly Shishu Shivirs at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs |
| Maternal Health | Post-partum mental health screening by ASHAs with referrals if needed |
| Early Development | Focus on responsive parenting, play, learning, child safety, reducing screen time |
| Digital Integration | Uses Decision Support Systems (DSS), ABHA/Baal-ABHA IDs, links with JANANI, U-WIN, MPCDSR, RBSK 2.0, POSHAN Tracker |