Health & Hygiene
(Child & Adolescent)
The Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation of Health & Hygiene is a process of evaluation of health, nutritional intake and hygiene habits of child and adolescent developed by Centre for Education and Health Research Organization. In a country of largest child population nearly nine million children die every year from preventable diseases and infections
On National Level, we found following problem which are contributing to the above situation:
- Prevention is not being done effectively that can enhance the healthcare and reduce the cost of the individual and of the government on healthcare substantially. Bad awareness and prevention campaigns also lead to overcrowded government hospitals and hence reducing the quality of healthcare further.
- Children from low-income families are worst affected – lack of information and knowledge of their parents lead them to make wrong decisions about the healthcare – local hospitals/doctors are ill-equipped to treat children – focus on the treatment of the current disease or sometimes symptoms is much more than making the child healthy. There is also a trust issue, people generally believe private hospitals are better than government ones.
- There is no system to detect early problems faced by the children in the country where world’s largest child population resides- no data to inform policies and local interventions for awareness, prevention and treatment (physical and mental)
On a national level, We want to use and understand the usability of public spaces instead of hospitals to drive change around health; the public spaces maybe schools, anganwadis, community gatherings, community-based local NGOs such as CEHRO. Basically, we want to prevent people from going to the hospital and also making them know when they really need to visit a hospital before the situation gets worst.
These changes that we are talking about possibly could be brought by 3 methods:
- Awareness – Using public spaces and gatherings to build conversations around health
- Empowering – Empowering unqualified local people and parents with basic tools to judge their child’s health, know what to do and act effectively. This could be done by organising multiple training sessions giving parents tools and supporting them later on
- Data – Providing data for policy interventions, local level interventions or individual level interventions
On Munirka Level, We’ve made significant progress in the data collection, we have developed continuous comprehensive evaluation of health hygiene of child and adolescent.
We collect their data on daily basis. Datasheet includes questions related to eating habit and sanitation- like did they brush or not, breakfast/lunch they had, did the take a bath, washed hands These data is presented to parents as evidence and are encouraged to make certain changes
To add nutrition, we provide healthy refreshments like fruits, biscuits, bread and milk.
In this system, children do daily self evaluation of the following parameters:
- Hygeine habits
- Protien, Fruits, Vegetables and fastfood consumption
- Timeliness
Secondly, Regular medical check-ups are arranged in the community and in some cases we take them to the medical centres. It includes eye check-up, dental check-up and general health check-ups. we organize two health check up camps that focuses on:
- Hieght, Weight, Age and BMI relationships
- Hygiene indicators
- Nutritional Indicators
- Detecting any present or potential diseases
CEHRO organized a COVID-19 awareness program in the past for 800 underserved families in Lucknow's Gram Sisawara and Seraiya Malihabad. The program focused on educating families about crucial practices such as proper handwashing, social distancing, and staying indoors during the pandemic. Following the sessions, each family received a hygiene care kit from Himalaya, including essentials like soaps, toothpaste, face wash, and shampoo. This initiative, supported by dedicated volunteers, aimed to enhance health and safety within these communities during those challenging times.
In collaboration with Truvitals, #CEHRO INDIA visited several slums in South West Delhi to bring smiles to children's faces. It was a heartwarming experience as they interacted with these children, discussing nutrition and healthy eating habits. Following joyful discussions, Truvitals distributed Daily Multivits & Fiber gummies to 2000 children across these communities. These gummies are enriched with 17 essential nutrients, Prebiotic Fiber, Beetroot, and a blend of fruits, aiming to support the health and immunity of underprivileged kids.
CEHRO INDIA, in collaboration with VisionSpring, organized a Vision Correction Camp at the Munirka center. During this event, the vision of 2000 children was screened, and VisionSpring generously provided free powered spectacles to those diagnosed with vision impairment. This initiative went beyond merely distributing glasses; it was a gift of clear eyesight. These spectacles will significantly enhance the children's ability to see, study, and improve their overall quality of life.
We celebrated International Yoga Day with a refreshing yoga session outdoors. The kids thoroughly enjoyed practicing yoga in the morning. The experience not only brought them joy but also enhanced their concentration, boosted their energy levels, and promoted a healthy lifestyle. This positive impact underscores the benefits of incorporating yoga into their daily routines, contributing to their overall development and happiness.