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Introduction
RCH programme was launched in Indian on 15th October 1997 envisages provision of client centred, need based, good quality, integrated RCH services for improving the health of women and children.
Paradigm Shift
Under the RCH program all aspects of women's reproductive health across their reproductive cycle, from puberty to menopause are covered. RCH program addresses the needs that have emerged over years of implementing Family Welfare Program. As opposed to the Family Welfare program, the RCH program aims to be more in tune with the ground realities concerning…
  • Overall health needs of women and children,
  • Implementation needs of health workers,
  • Local demographic needs and conditions.

Under this Programme the emphasis shifted to decentralized planning at district level based on assessment of community needs and implementation of programme at fulfillment of these need. New interventions such as control of reproductive tract infection, gender issues, male participation and adolescent health in addition to the services offered under the CSSM and the Family Welfare Program are also taken up.

 
Components

1. Effective Maternal & Child health care;
2. Increased access to contraceptive care;
3. Safe management of unwanted pregnancies;
4. Nutritional services to vulnerable groups;
5. Prevention and Treatment of RTI/STI;
6. Reproductive Health Services for adolescents;
7. Prevention and treatment of Gynecological Problems;
8. Screening and treatment of cancers; specially uterine, cervical and breast.

Life-cycle Approach

Women's health is important during all phases for their lives, from childhood to adulthood. The Reproductive and child health program addresses women's health across their life cycle.

To ensure good health across the life cycle, all components of the RCH program are implemented fully towards improving the overall health of women and that of society as a whole.

Program Interventions
The RCH program is Implemented based on differential approach. Inputs in all the districts have not kept uniform. Based on the the capability of the health system in the district, all the districts of Gujarat have been categories into A B and C categories.
   
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