Vision Behind the Programme
Smile Foundation launched
the programme as part of its endeavour to introduce healthcare
awareness and contemporary healthcare services seeking behaviour
among the rural masses and the underprivileged.
Health Services
Provided
The services provided
are OPD, Ante-natal/post-natal services, identification of
difficult pregnancy and referral for institutional care, Immunization
- Mother & children, Minor surgery, BP examination, X-ray,
ECG, First Aid, Distribution of Iron Folic tablets, Vit-A
Prophylaxis, Treatment of mal-nutrient cases, etc.
Children and Women's health
is one of Smile's prime concerns. A referral service network
for them also needs to be developed. Education and counselling
on Health and hygiene, Family planning promotion with emphasis
on condom usage for safe sex, spacing methods would also be
imparted. The programme would also ensure organising regular
health camps, including minor surgical interventions.
Future Outlook
Smile Foundation aims
to run a fleet of 30 fully equipped mobile medical vans under
Smile on Wheels programme reaching out to around 35-40 lakh
beneficiaries in coming five years.
For more details on Smile on Wheels
Programme Please write to:
Ms Manju Singh
Sr. Manager (Programmes)
spl_proj@smilefoundationindia.org
sow@smilefoundationindia.org
"This is a very ambitious
and wonderful project which is going to benefit children and
women in the outreach areas. I would congratulate Smile Foundation
for that." She added, "Consistent follow-up and concentration
in a particular are necessary in health programmes which would
hopefully make this programme a success."
Ms. Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister
of Delhi
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