Incheon Bupyeong District to Conduct Comprehensive Survey of Children Under Six With No Record of Using Medical Services

Bupyeong District in Incheon will conduct a comprehensive survey of 289 children aged six or younger who have no record of using medical services.

This survey, which will run until July 10, aims to check the safety and health status of the children and to connect them with necessary medical services and welfare support. The survey will be conducted in accordance with guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The target group consists of children under the age of six with no history of receiving national immunizations, no record of visits to medical institutions, and no infant health checkups.

Child welfare officials from the local administrative welfare centers will visit the households to check for any signs of suspected abuse, such as bruises or wounds on the child’s body, assess age-appropriate development, and confirm whether appropriate medical services have been provided.

Incheon Bupyeong District Office. Courtesy of Bupyeong District Office

Based on the results of the survey, the district will provide information to ensure that children receive necessary medical services such as immunizations, health checkups, and hospital visits. If any signs of suspected abuse are discovered during the survey, immediate protective measures, including reporting to the police, will be taken.

If it is difficult to verify the safety of a child due to refusal of visits or loss of contact, the district plans to continue attempts to make contact and visit the household, and, if necessary, request a police investigation.

A representative from Bupyeong District stated, "We will thoroughly check the safety and health status of children with no history of using medical services to prevent them from falling through the welfare safety net and ensure that necessary support is provided in a timely manner."

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