– Over 6.5 lakh people have benefited from health services in Himachal Pradesh so far
The “Healthy Women, Empowered Family” campaign has shown significant results—over 6.5 lakh people have benefited from health services in Himachal Pradesh so far.
Under the nationwide “Healthy Women, Empowered Family” campaign, running from September 17, 2025, to October 2, 2025, various preventive, curative, and diagnostic health services are being made available to residents across the state. The campaign aims to strengthen women’s health in Himachal Pradesh, realizing the vision of a healthy family, a healthy society, a healthy state, and a healthy nation.
Disclosing this information, a spokesperson for the Health Department stated that the “Healthy Women, Empowered Family” campaign is in full swing. Under this campaign, health service providers are working to make the state healthy and empowered by providing free healthcare services at the doorsteps of all women—whether girls, adolescents, young women, pregnant women, lactating mothers, mature women, or elderly women.
Major achievements to date (as of 24-09-2025)
Total OPD services (in camps/centers): 657,252
Hypertension screenings: 534,298
Pregnancy (ANC) tests: 24,571
Cancer screenings: 460,793
Women’s anemia screenings: 370,579
Child vaccinations: 40,737
TB Screenings: 517,800
“Niksha Mitra” registrations (TB support): 5520
Counselling: 558,957
Ayushman cards issued: 1693
Blood donors: 3681
Blood units collected: 1669
Message and Analysis
1. Wide reach and acceptance: Over 6.5 lakh outpatient services are a testament to the campaign’s widespread success.
2. Emphasis on diagnosis and prevention: Screening for diseases like hypertension, cancer, and TB has enabled timely detection and treatment.
3. Women’s and maternal health: Anemia and ANC checkups are steps towards improved health protection for women.
4. Child health: Vaccination of 40,737 children reflects the campaign’s balanced prioritization.
5. Support system: “Niksha Mitra” registrations have led to a reduction in TB. Patients are receiving ongoing support.
6. Awareness: Over 5.5 lakh counselling sessions demonstrate the campaign’s impact on education and mental health.
7. Emergency Health Support: Blood donation and collection of blood units are strengthening the health system.
8. Financial Security: Distribution of Ayushman cards is enabling needy families to benefit from schemes.
The Health Department stated that women who are diagnosed with diseases during screening will be ensured necessary diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up facilities. The department has appealed to Panchayat representatives, voluntary organizations, and the public to encourage women in their areas to undergo health checkups to fully achieve the campaign’s objective.
The Himachal Pradesh government considers this campaign not just an event, but a long-term social and health transformation, ensuring that every woman becomes healthy and every family becomes empowered.
