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Family Health Centre (FHC), Ongallur

The Ongallur Family Health Centre (FHC) is a major public healthcare facility located in the Ongallur Grama Panchayat of Pattambi Taluk, Palakkad District.

Originally operating as a Primary Health Centre, this institution was upgraded to a Family Health Centre (FHC) as part of the Aardram Mission. The center plays a crucial role in providing quality treatment facilities and public health services free of cost or at minimal charges to the general public of the Grama Panchayat and adjacent areas.

Key Services and Features

• Outpatient (OP) Services: General OP consultation is provided to hundreds of patients daily, ensuring qualified medical care and systematic examinations by doctors.

• Pharmacy and Free Medicine Distribution: Essential life-saving medications and drugs for lifestyle diseases are distributed free of cost.

• Laboratory Testing: Equipped with a laboratory facility for basic blood and urine tests.

• Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Control: Special clinics operate to detect lifestyle diseases—such as diabetes and hypertension—early and provide structured treatment and medications.

• Maternal & Child Health and Immunization: Systematic prenatal care for pregnant women, timely immunizations for children, and child growth monitoring are conducted regularly.

• Field-Level Operations: Preventive measures against infectious diseases and health awareness programs are actively conducted across all Panchayat wards, led by Health Inspectors, Junior Public Health Nurses (JPHNs), and ASHA workers.

• Infrastructure and Modern Amenities: The FHC operates with upgraded physical infrastructure, featuring a patient-friendly environment, waiting areas, and registration counters.

This Family Health Centre stands at the forefront of public health protection and healthcare development initiatives in the Ongallur Grama Panchayat.