Implemented by: Rotary International Foundation Location: Madhya Pradesh Gomabai Netralaya Hospital specializes in Total Eye Care, specializing in Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Lasix Laser and Eye Bank. Most of these services are accessible to the public. We would like to purchase a Fundus camera for their use. Fundus photographs are ocular documentation that
fighting disease
Rotary has established a robust healthcare network as a global organization that unites doctors, patients, volunteers, and governments. This network is dedicated to enhancing healthcare accessibility for all age groups. The Rotary Foundation India (RFI) is a key player in this endeavor, tackling both communicable and non-communicable diseases through various grassroots initiatives. These initiatives, from raising awareness about prevalent diseases in underserved communities to establishing clinics and organizing blood donation camps, have significantly improved India’s healthcare landscape. The foundation has been a driving force in meeting India’s diverse health needs by providing hospitals with medical equipment and training facilities.
Rotary’s support extends to activities that mitigate the causes and effects of diseases. These projects are designed to fortify the healthcare system by enhancing access to medical services, expanding their reach, providing medical equipment, and training healthcare personnel. This collaborative approach is a testament to Rotary’s commitment to improving healthcare globally.
Key Interventions
Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases
- 1. Disease testing through projects such as health fairs.
- 2. Educating community members and health care professionals.
- 3. Providing health care equipment for remote populations.
- 4. Supplying medical equipment to health care facilities.
- 5. Providing surveillance systems and training.
- 6. Treating communicable diseases.
- 7. Preventing and controlling illnesses by mosquitoes.
- 8. Addressing environmental hazards related to infection and disease containment.
Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases
- 1. Prevention & treatment services for physical and mental illnesses.
- 2. Community education & treatment programs.
- 3. Health care services for remote populations.
- 4. Medical equipment to health care facilities.
- 5. Lifesaving surgeries & surgeries to address congenital problems.
- 6. Treating noncommunicable diseases, including mental illness.
- 7. Preventing traffic or vehicle-related injuries.
- 8. Supplying equipment to provide emergency medical services.
Programmes
Implemented by: Rotary Balasore Location: Balasore Rotary Balasore Eye Hospital provides accessible and affordable eye care to needy people. The present project involves replacing old equipment and purchasing new equipment, which will enhance the hospital’s performance. The eye hospital is already operational, and the equipment proposed to be added will augment better investigation procedures and
Implemented by: Rotary Club of Nagpur North Location: Nagpur The Dr. Vinky Rughwani Child Care Centre and Hospital, operated by the Thalassemia Society of Central India, has provided free treatment to patients with Thalassemia Major and Sickle Cell Disease. With 200 registered Thalassemia patients and 188 Sickle Cell patients, the center has consistently delivered essential
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Stories From The Field
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First Published By: World Organ Donation Day 2022: Doctors Speak For The Dire Need Of Awareness In India | OnlyMyHealth Date: 13th August, 2022 In India, 500,000 people lose their lives because they cannot get a potential donor. As per the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), the PAN-India deceased organ donation rate is
First Published By: World Heart Day 2022: Rotary Clubs in India are Saving Little Hearts – India CSR Date: September, 2022 Shekhar Mehta is the Past Rotary International President and philanthropist working to change lives. He talked to Rusen Kumar, Editor, India CSR on World Heart Day 2022 about how many children in India suffer
