Health Camp 2019

Two major health events took place in the Somagiri jungle region at the beginning of 2019. They are a proven way to make access to health care easier.

On 18 January, a major eye health check was carried out at the Tribal Health Centre in Somagiri. There was widespread advertising for the services on in the region. 138 people were examined. If vision was impaired, an appointment was made directly and a large proportion of the people affected could already be treated.

On 23 January, another  Mega Health Camp, which had already taken place several times, took place. At this major health event, the team of the hospital is supported by specialists from outside. This allows a wide range of diagnoses and treatments to be carried out directly on site.

In the run-up to the event, the health care workers informed the population in the villages about the event and leaflets were distributed. In addition, the camp is advertised in each village by means of a car with loudspeakers. In this way, 1214 people could be examined and, if possible, treated directly at this year’s Health Camp.

Geberit in India

A lot has happened at the Ananda School recently! During that time, blue Geberit uniforms were not an uncommon sight. Over the past two weeks, apprentices from Geberit have visited the Ananda School in Hudarait to install new sanitary facilities. In workshops with the trainees, the schoolchildren learnt how important thorough hand washing and tooth […]

Usthi at the Christkindlimärt

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A Dental Camp at the Penthakata School

With health problems or toothache, it is difficult to go to school and learn. Usthi aims to provide access to education for as many children in need as possible. Health and its promotion play a crucial role in this. Dental diseases are widespread in India, with every second person suffering from caries. A large proportion […]