By Manjusha Pandit | Sr. Project Co-ordinator
Dear Friends,
Greetings from IDEA!
We hope you are in the best of health! Everyone believes that Health is Wealth but there are many women and girls in developing countries who have very little access to hospitals and health care. With our self-care initiatives, we are trying to change this. We want health care to be accessible and affordable to all women. and you will be happy to know that we could arrange Health Camps for hundreds of underprivileged women in Pune. Thanks to your donations and support!
Every year in India we celebrate DAAN UTSAV – Joy of Giving week on occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. During this time, everyone is encouraged to give – their money, talents, expertise or time to others who are less fortunate. This year we decided to give the gift of - Good Health to hundreds of underprivileged women who are a part of our skilling initiative.
Our team got in touch with doctors from various hospitals who were happy to conduct health camps in the communities we work in. Accordingly, 3 health camps were set up at various locations in Pune focussing on - General health, Blood and sugar testing and Eye testing. We were pleasantly surprised to see the massive turn out – around 650 women turned up to get their health tests done.
After the various tests, women got a chance to discuss one on one with doctors who advised them on their respective health issues. We also had an esteemed Ayurvedic doctor on board who advised them on how to consume herb-based medicines and on benefits of Naturopathy.
We thank all doctors and the hospital staff for conducting the camps and for their generosity. Friends, we also thank you for your contribution and continued support due to which we could conduct health camps for 650 women.
Many women were happy to receive doctor’s advice and have started getting recommended tests done. Our weekly sessions on health, hygiene and nutrition are also driving home the point of taking self-care seriously.
Please continue donating for the better health of underprivileged women in India!
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