(a) whether Hepatitis `B` vaccinations are provided/supplied
in Hospitals and Dispensaries;
(b) whether ESI Corporation has finalized some rate contract
of Hepatities `B` supply;
(c) if so, the details thereof during the last three years;
(d) whether ESI Corporation propose to make awareness among
labour class patients regarding Hepatitis `B` disease; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF LABOUR ( DR. SATYANARAYAN JATIYA )
(a): Yes, Sir. The Hepatitis `B` Vaccinations are being
provided in ESI hospitals.
(b) to (e): During the period 1998-99 and 1999-2000, the
Hepatitis `B` vaccine was approved for purchase at a cost of
Rs.2843.40 and Rs.1150 respectively per 10 ml. vial ( 20 child
doses ). AT present, the Hepatitis `B` vaccine has been approved
in the current ESI Rate Contract valid till 31.3.2002 for
procurement at the rate of Rs.500 per 10 ml. vial ( 20 child
doses ). The ESI Corporation is conducting health awareness
programmes including health talks and health camps, where the
patient are made aware of the dangers of the Hepatitis `B`
disease ad the measures for prevention.