A medical officer of health , also known as a medical health officer , chief health officer , chief public health officer or district medical officer , is the title commonly used for the senior government official of a health department , usually at a municipal , county/district, state/province, or regional level. The post is held by a physician who serves to advise and lead a team of public health professionals such as environmental health officers and public health nurses on matters of public health importance.
17-582: Karera is a municipality or Nagar Parishad in the Shivpuri district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh . Karera is the second-largest city in the Shivpuri district after Shivpuri itself. Karera is located at 25°28′N 78°09′E / 25.47°N 78.15°E / 25.47; 78.15 . It has an average elevation of 305 meters (1000 feet) and covers approximately 41.8 km. According to
34-417: A municipality to be classified as a Municipal Council can vary from state to state but typically ranges from around 20,000 to 100,000 residents. Again, the exact population requirement may vary depending on the state. The establishment of municipalities is primarily based on several factors that are taken into consideration by the state governments. These factors may vary from state to state but generally include
51-504: Is a self-governing Urban Local Body that administers a smaller urban areas than municipal corporations, with population of 100,000 or more. However, there are exceptions to that, as previously Nagar Palikas constituted in urban centers with populations over 20,000, so all the urban bodies which were previously classified as Nagar Palikas even if their population was under 100,000. Under the Panchayati Raj system. It interacts directly with
68-541: Is also connected to Digital TV . Karera is connected with neighboring cities and other major cities of India by road (NH-25) Shivpuri , (NH-27) Jhansi , Sagar , Datia , Dabra , Lucknow , Indore , Bhopal , Guna , Gwalior , Kota , Orai , Kanpur , Allahabad , Ajmer , Jaipur , Udaipur , Ahmedabad . Daily buses services operate within the city, with inter-city services also available daily to many cities in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Karera
85-554: Is not directly accessible by rail, with the nearest railway stations located in Jhansi 45 km to the east and Shivpuri 55 km west of the city. The nearest major airport is located at Gwalior which operates flights to Delhi, Bhopal, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, and most large cities in India. Nagar Parishad In India , a municipal council , also known as nagar palika , nagar parishad or nagar parisad ,
102-609: The United Kingdom , the municipal position was an elected head of the local board of health , however the term MOH has also been used to refer to the chief medical officer . Under the Metropolis Local Management Act 1855 , London municipalities were each required to appoint a medical officer. In 1856, 48 officers took up appointments in the city, and these specialists formed Metropolitan Association of Medical Officers of Health . They were important and influential in
119-431: The federal government . In Ontario , one individual is named chief medical officer of health for the province and has powers to issue guidance, to issue provincial orders, and to coordinate public health responses with medical officers of health, who oversee various public health units . In British Columbia , the provincial health officer is the senior health official for the provincial government. The roles of
136-520: The surgeon general in the United States and the chief public health officer in Canada. The national senior adviser on health matters is known as the chief medical officer , while those at state and territory level are mostly known as the chief health officer (CHO), with one CMO and one chief public health officer . The chief public health officer of Canada is the senior health official for
153-472: The 2011 India census, Karera has a population of over 28,000. Males constitute 55% of the population, while females constitute 45%. Sixteen percent of the population is under 6 years of age. Karera has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 83% and female literacy is 64%. There are six Jain Temples. Other attractions include: The Karera Wildlife Sanctuary
170-463: The Municipality. The population requirements for forming a Municipal Council or Municipality vary across different states in India. The specific population thresholds are defined by the respective state governments through their municipal acts or legislation. In Andhra Pradesh, a Municipality can be formed if the population of the area is more than 25000 and below 100000. The population requirement for
187-607: The establishment of municipal hospitals under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1929 . In the 1974 NHS reorganisation they were replaced by Community Physicians who were attached to the different levels of the NHS. The surgeon general of the United States is the senior health officer in the United States. Health officer is a common term used in the United States for public health officials, such as medical health officers and environmental health officers . They may serve at
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#1732858232036204-440: The following: The Municipality is responsible for: A steady and adequate supply of funds is essential for the smooth running of all these programmes. The various sources of income of municipal bodies are: Medical Officer for Health#India The equivalent senior health official at the national level is often referred to as the chief medical officer (CMO), although the title varies across countries, for example known as
221-552: The medical officer of health varies across jurisdictions, but always include responsibilities related to public health and safety, and may include the following functions: In India , a medical officer generally has a minimum of MBBS degree or MD degree from a recognised medical college and university and his/her name is registered in National Medical Council and in a state medical council. They are posted mainly at primary health centre and community health centres. In
238-646: The provisions relating to urban local governments (nagar palikas). Three tier structure: Four tier structure: The members of the Municipal Council or Municipality are elected representatives for a term of five years. The town is divided into wards according to population, and representatives are elected from each ward separately. The members elect a chairperson and vice chairperson among themselves to preside over and conduct meetings. A chief executive officer, along with officers like an engineer, sanitary inspector, health inspector, and education officer who come from
255-501: The state government, though it is administratively part of the district it is located in. Generally, smaller district cities and bigger towns have a Nagar Palika. Nagar Palikas are also a form of local self-government entrusted with some duties and responsibilities, as enshrined in the Constitutional (74th Amendment) Act, 1993 . Under Article 243Q, it became obligatory for every state to constitute such units. The 74th amendment made
272-467: The state public service are appointed by the state government to control the administrative affairs of the Nagar Palika. Employees of the state government of India, including Chief Officer, Town Planning Engineer, Auditor, Sanitary Inspector, Medical Officer for Health , and Education Officer , among many others, who come from the state public services, are appointed to handle the administrative affairs of
289-517: Was established in 1981, and spans an area of 202 km. The sanctuary is managed by the field director of Madhav National Park in Shivpuri district. Karera is covered by an extensive fiber optic network. The Karera fixed telephone line operator in the city is BSNL . There are eight mobile phone companies in Karera, which include BSNL, VI 4G , Airtel 4G , Jio 5G , are offered by BSNL 3G. Internet broadband and IPTV services are provided by BSNL. The city
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