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Rastriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) is a new initiative aimed at screening children from 0 to 18 years for 4 Ds – Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies and Development Delays including Disabilities. Children diagnosed with illnesses shall receive follow up including surgeries at tertiary level, free of cost under NRHM.

Health Conditions identified for Screening

Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services under NHM envisage to cover 30 identified health conditions for early detection and free treatment and management.

Identified Health Conditions for Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services are -:

Defects at Birth

  • Neural Tube Defect
  • Down’s Syndrome
  • Cleft Lip & Palate / Cleft Palate alone
  • Talipes (club foot)
  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
  • Congenital Cataract
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Congenital Heart Diseases
  •  Retinopathy of Prematurity

Deficiencies

  • Anaemia especially Severe Anaemia
  • Vitamin A Deficiency (Bitot spot)
  • Vitamin D Deficiency (Rickets)
  • Severe Acute Malnutrition
  • Goiter

Developmental Delays and Disabilities

  • Vision Impairment
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Neuro-Motor Impairment
  • Motor Delay
  • Cognitive Delay
  • Language Delay
  • Behaviour Disorder (Autism)
  • Learning Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism,
  • Sickle Cell Anaemia, Beta Thalassemia (Optional)

Childhood Diseases

  • Skin conditions (Scabies, Fungal Infection and Eczema) 1
  • Otitis Media
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Reactive Airway Disease
  • Dental Caries
  • Convulsive Disorders

All children from birth up to the age of 18 yrs are being screened every year by  RBSK Mobile Health Team in Govt. schools/AWCs/ delivery points for 4 Ds (Defects at birth, Diseases in children, Deficiency conditions and Developmental delays including Disabilities).

Health screening is done at following facility-:

  1. Newborn: at any Government Health Facility
  2. 6 weeks to 6 years: at Anganwadi Centers (Twice a Year) 
  3. 6 year to 18 years: at Govt./ Govt. aided schools ( Once a Year)