Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) was launched on Feb 6, 2013 by the Government. The details of the programme are as below:

 1. The programme aims to screen and manage children from birth to 18 years of age for Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, Developmental delays including disabilities.

 2. Around 27 crore children would be covered in a phased manner.

3. All newborns,born at public health facilities and home would be screened for birth defects by health personnel and ASHA respectively, six weeks to six years at Anganwadi centres and six years to 18 years enrolled in government and government aided schools by Mobile Block Health Teams (Ayush Doctors and paramedics). These children would then be referred to appropriate facility for further management.

 4. A District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) would be operationalized, consisting of a Multidisciplinary team viz. Medical Professionals (Pediatrician, Medical Officer and a Dental doctor), Physiotherapist, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Psychologist, Optometrist, Early Interventionist cum Special Educator cum social worker, lab technician, dental technician, manager and a data entry operator and provide required treatment (medical, surgical or therapy) and referral services to tertiary level care  to children requiring further management. These children would then be followed up as required.