Health
CSSW try to
reach to a level of sustainability that we must focus on prevention, even more
than cure, so as to reduce the 'disease burden' on common man. Under
"Swachch Bharat" mission, millions of toilets have been built, many
of which remain unutilized. Here, we play a key role by focusing upon awareness
generation and attitudinal change through consistent engagements with the
communities and schools. CSSW work with government agencies to make sure
expectant mothers receive ample nutrition and get their vaccines in time.
Volunteers also work with children to make sure they are vaccinated and that
they are not malnourished. As in present pandemic situation of COVID- 19, CSSW
try to educate people about the precautions one should follow to keep safe and
the various guidelines which are released by GOI time to time. Also, provide
correct and reliable information about the various myths about the COVID-19 and
vaccinations etc.
CSSW engaged
in fulfilling health and social needs of groups like women, elderly and
vulnerable local communities, dealing with specific health issues such as
alcoholism, promoting health rights, performing preventive health programs.
The main task of CSSW in the health
system is providing services and health advocacy. Provision of services
includes medical, social and psychological services as well as, integration
activities, care and nursing, material and financial support, educational and
information services and training.
The poor are the target group of
water and sanitation, nutrition, communicable diseases, and family planning
activities, in that order. For the general public, the main activities encompassed
a larger area that included water and sanitation, nutrition, social diseases, mental
health and drug addiction which constitute the main activities, in that order.
The lead areas for youth were sexually transmitted diseases, family planning,
drugs combined with nutrition and water and sanitation.
