By Sandeep Ahuja | CEO
With your support Operation ASHA continues to achieve new milestones and set new standards. Many exciting things have happened recently.
You will be delighted to know that Operation ASHA was recognized amongst the 15 most innovative health solutions from around the world and was selected for showcase at the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) in Qatar, an event organized by the British and Qatari Royal families. We presented our model to eminent Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi; our unique community-based model using technology to ensure compliance was greatly appreciated by all.
Inside OpASHA
In January, we signed a MoU with AIDS Health Care Foundation to test 10,000 TB patients for HIV over a period of one year. Worldwide, it is estimated that over one million people have TB/HIV co-infection. In fact, TB is the leading cause of death among those living with HIV, and HIV patients are up to 30 times more likely to die of TB. In India, only 56% of TB patients know their HIV status, so implementation of HIV testing is an imperative tool to save and impact lives.
Operation ASHA also piloted eCompliance, a biometric technology, in four centers in Cambodia (Takeo Province) to improve treatment adherence and program outcomes for TB. To date, more than 100 patients are registered with eCompliance.
Major Media mentions
Die Seite Drei, November 8, 2013 “An der front” by Von Arne Perras
Money Control.com, November 12, 2013 “Change Agents: Social entrepreneur of the year 2013”`
Mumbai Mitra, November 9, 2013, Click here to read the full article
Ekdin, November 9, 2013, Click here to read the full article
Dainik Jagran, November 6, 2013“TB patients ki Aasha”
Project Report
Donation Utilization:
This quarter Operation ASHA raised $1421.
Part of the funds were utilized to provide groceries, like wheat flour, rice, cooking oil and cereals, for five extremely poor patients in the tribal area of Gwalior.
The rest of the money was utilized in treating TB patients.
Performance
Total number of patients at centers till January 2014: 5279
Total new patients enrolled in the period November 2013 till January 2014: 2695
Total patients who have completed treatment and/or cured in the period November 2013 till January 2014: 2216
We have been able to support these disadvantaged TB patients only because of your continued love and support. Make a donation today and help us go further in achieving our mission of eradicating tuberculosis.
Thank you.
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