Medical & Public Health Services
Revolutionising primary care, disease surveillance, maternal & child health and emergency services across tribal and underserved regions.
Dr. VK Das has been instrumental in revolutionizing medical and public health services in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Under his visionary leadership, the region witnessed unprecedented growth in public health infrastructure, service delivery mechanisms, and health outcomes — particularly in tribal and underserved populations.
Public Health Transformation Highlights
Strengthening Primary Healthcare
Operationalized over 150+ Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs) as part of the Ayushman Bharat initiative, delivering comprehensive primary care including non-communicable disease screening, maternal & child health, and mental health services.
Integrated Disease Surveillance & Response
Modernized the disease surveillance systems with real-time reporting, outbreak management protocols, and district-level rapid response teams. Ensured swift response during public health emergencies, including COVID-19.
Maternal and Child Health Improvements
Achieved remarkable outcomes in reducing IMR and MMR, with enhanced institutional deliveries, Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) support, and community-based health worker networks (ASHA, ANM, and MPW).
Telemedicine and eHealth Integration
Launched teleconsultation platforms, enabling specialist access to remote and tribal areas. Digitized patient records and facilitated remote diagnostics in collaboration with premier institutions.
Urban & Tribal Health Outreach
Customized interventions for tribal populations through Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), periodic health camps, and culturally sensitive IEC campaigns to improve access and awareness.
Sanitation & Vector Control Initiatives
Led interdepartmental efforts for malaria, dengue, and filaria control, along with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan enforcement, achieving near-total sanitation coverage in health facilities.
Emergency & Critical Care Services
Established 24x7 emergency services with Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, ICU networks, and emergency referral linkages across remote PHCs and CHCs.
School Health & Adolescent Programs
Strengthened the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) and Adolescent Health programs to ensure preventive and promotive care for school-going children and teens.
Through these innovations and initiatives, Dr. Das has ensured equitable, responsive, and community-centric healthcare services that have set new benchmarks for small and medium administrative units in India.