Health & Hygiene
The health & hygiene program was conceptualized to address the issue of drop-outs of girls from school due to lack of quality healthcare services. Initially to inculcate the basic health & hygiene practices in girls from primary classes, practice sessions for brushing teeth, cleaning, and bathing were undertaken on daily bases, which is now a continued practice. Eventually, more program elements were added that include overall well-being, vaccinations, basic hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and the socio-emotional needs of the girls.
This program is delivered free of cost through Prana Health Center with a nurse and 24*7 doctor availability, health examination rooms, a pharmacy, and space to conduct health education classes for our school girls as well as the community members.
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In-house Medical Facilities at Prana Health Center
In-house MBBS Doctor & Nurses
Health Education Classes & Workshops
24X7 Medical Facility & Free Medicines
Community Health Education Initiative
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Furthermore, the Prana Health Center provides accessible and affordable healthcare services to community members. Outreach to the community is done through Self- Help Groups (SHGs) and Community Health Education Initiative Program (CHEI). Continuous awareness sessions are done with the community around various diseases, their precautions, harms, etc. for making the community a healthier and happier place to live in. With the motto that prevention is better than cure, different vaccination and awareness drives are organized.
A fully-equipped medical mobile van unit serves as a stepping-stone between the clinic and the community, providing medical facilities to community members at their doorsteps. This van operates with a doctor, nurse, pharmacy, testing facility, and lab technician for easy access to healthcare for those belonging to underprivileged families unable to access/afford healthcare facilities.
