HEALTH & SANITATION
Health for All. Well-being for Every Life.
As rightly said by the Buddha 'the secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly'. Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, we aspire to ensure health and well-being for all through universal health coverage and access to safe, effective medicines and vaccines.
Our Mission
It is quite evident that we have to achieve Universal health at Global level. For that matter, a collaborative effort from people of different geography is the only way forward to achieve the aim.
Sewa International health initiatives ensure accessibility of healthcare services to unreached, free medicines, medical consultancy & medical diagnosis for the needy and poor. We believe in self-sustenance and promote the idea of self training. We conduct various trainings for villagers and work hand in hand with government health departments to compliment their efforts. Our initiative to provide medical kits, menstruation training for girls and spreading awareness in collaboration with ANM, ASHA and Anganwadi workers is helping us manifold in attaining our health indicators.
Major Interventions in Health Domain
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Medical Camps – Periodic free medical camps in rural/tribal regions providing locals with free medicines and consultation from experienced doctors. Every year camps are organized in Uttarakhand, Kutch, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and North East region.
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Health, Hygiene and WASH Awareness/Training – Our Kishori Samuh initiative educates young girls about menstrual hygiene, health and sanitation. Various awareness initiatives in association with ANM, ASHA and Anganwadi workers about preventive health care including family planning, pre/post natal health, and communicable diseases.
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Medical Kit Distribution – Free medical kit distribution and basic training on how and when to utilize them. Distribution of sanitation & toilet kits to kids with basic necessities like comb, toothbrush, paste, nail-cutter etc, to promote good hygiene.
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Mobile Medical Vehicles – Ensuring accessibility of healthcare services to unreached poor and needy people living in far places away from civil medical centres. Our vehicles in Uttarakhand, Kerala and Tamil Nadu provide free medicines, medical consultancy, diagnosis, referral to government health centres, and spread awareness on preventive measures.
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Medical Services during Disaster – Our dedicated pool of medical volunteers and paramedics always come forward during disasters. Youth learning short term healthcare courses at our Pradan Mantri Kaushal Kendras assist during emergencies. We setup medical camps, counselling centres for rehabilitation, and conduct online webinars on health awareness.
Social Impact
Sewa Swasthya Mitra (SSM) initiative started in Jan 2018 with 33 youths trained as informal health workers, of which 16 were chosen after assessment to serve their communities.
How You Can Help
Your support can transform lives and bring health and dignity to those who need it most:
Health and Sanitation ongoing projects and campaigns
Swasthya Se Sewa - Towards A
Healthy Bru
It is ironical how so little has been said and discussed about the Bru population in the mainstream dialogues and policies. Our vision is to be able to provide them with not just resources but also opportunities so that they can establish a sustainable community ecosystem and become self-reliant.
SWASTHYA SAHYOGI SEWA - Health Initiative
This initiative is focused on building a healthy & hygienic society for the local community, where health issues can be easily addressed locally & the larger aim is to generate employable skill in the health sector.
Mobile Medical Unit for Tamil Nadu flood victims
Aug 21, 2016 marked yet another milestone for Sewa International in supporting the victims of 2015 Tamil Nadu floods. As part of rehab work, Sewa International will provide healthcare facilities at the doorstep of the underprivileged affected during 2015 floods.
