Referral Services

Referral is an important service provided during health check-ups, home visits and growth monitoring of malnourished children, at risk pregnant women and neonates in need of prompt medical attention. The AWWs are also oriented to detect disabilities in young children and all such cases are referred to the Medical Officers. The at risk women are referred to higher medical facilities such as Primary Health Centres (PHCs) or Community Health Centres (CHCs), malnourished children are referred to Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs) and children with early childhood disabilities are referred to District Early Intervention Centres (DEIC).  The effectiveness of this service depends on timely action, co-operation from health functionaries and the willingness of families to avail these services.