Tuberculosis
The Project established 2 TB Microscopy Centres in Vijayawada. 66 children were treated with INH Prophylaxis. 135 HIV-TB co infection cases reported.
In rural areas 31 PHCs are supporting 15 Microscopy Centre in the project. There are 312 Volunteers, 194 Group leaders, 48 Private Health Providers and 8 NGOs working as DOTS Providers after getting trained by the Project.
|
 |
Mobile Health clinic
In addition to the awareness campaigns, the project implemented medical services in remote and inaccessible villages to treat the vulnerable population.134 Health camps were organised for the benefit of the old people, women and children. The general health problems like body pains, allergy, gastritis, Anemia, STI’s, Eye complications, Diabetes, were also addressed and provided primary care and referred to specialists. At the same time TB Chest Symptomatic, HIV, leprosy and Malaria suspects referred for diagnosis.
The Project “Health Camps” also proposed a Mobile Health Clinic in the district. The vulnerable group like old people, women, adolescent girls, ANCs and children could avail of medical services and they were made aware of public health care needs and priorities in the remote villages. |
 |
