Dr.Shekhar H Mankad

Dr. Bennet Chacko Mathew, Dr.SHIRALI GOKHARU

Abstract

Introduction- Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram ( RBSK) an innovative and ambitious initiative was launched under the National health mission by government of India.It aims at early identification and early intervention for children from birth to 18 years to cover 4 D s viz defects at birth , deficiencies diseases development delays including disability.0-6 years age group will be specifically managed at district early intervention center level while for 6-18 years age group, management of conditions will be done through existing public health facilities.

Material and methods -The surgical statistics of RBSK were compiled from Ist April 2019 to 31st march 2020. Of the 126 surgery 87 were of paediatric cataract (69 %) while squint surgery was 39 (31%).

Conclusion-Paediatric Catract and squint surgery remains very difficult and challenging problem to manage.The timing of surgery is crucial to visual development and successful rehabilitation of these children.