Enhancing Collaboration with Government

RUPCHA coordinate the implementation of community health project of CHAI in 20 villages of Uttar Pradesh and 5 villages of Haryana and reach a population of 44,000. 5 MIs are actively involves in the implementation and they are 1) Shanti Niketan, Lucknow, 2) SEWYCA, Kanpur, 3) St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre, Mehmudabad, 4) Karunashray Samajik Seva Kendra, Sultanpur & 5) Prabhat Seva, Rohtak. Each MI works in 5 villages to empower the local communities to safeguard their health through health and developmental activities.

It is envisioned that an empowered community will have a vibrant group of people who can discuss their issues, identify the causes of their health problems, and figure out solutions, thereby taking proactive responsibility for their own development and well-being. The MIs facilitate and offer a variety of services that aim at the general development of people and communities. A health professional chosen from the local population serve as a change agent and catalyst in her community.

The program offers comprehensive support to 25 remote villages, including psycho-social support through home visits, formation of self-help groups, conducting medical camps and Tele-health services, Maternal and child health services, linkages to social security and income generation programs, referral services etc. These initiatives empower underprivileged communities, addressing their unique needs and challenges.

Tele-health services: By implementing mobile and web-based applications, CHAI has made a successful start of Tele-health consultations. This application is used by nurses / social workers / community health workers at MIs to treat patients in rural areas from low-income backgrounds, by giving them access to medical reviews and advice from a doctor available virtually. Small hospitals and health centres from RUPCHA region actively participate in tele-health services and provide services to patients. Details of patient, treatment and follow-up are easily accessible through the portal. Through a single window, we get specialized services from Gynaecologist, Radiologist, Physician, etc.