Bridging the Healthcare Divide in Rural Bihar: How JEEViKA’s Swasthya Mitra Help Desk is Changing Lives
Meet Bunty Kumari, a resident of Bhandari village. When she found herself in labor pain, she rushed to Sadar Hospital Jamui, hoping for medical assistance. Her husband, Sandeep Singh, anxiously
A Holistic Approach to Improving Health and Nutrition: The 360° SBCC Initiative with JEEViKA
Bihar, India’s third most populous state, faces profound challenges in health and nutrition. Over 51% of its population is considered “multidimensionally poor,” highlighting the severity of the issues its resident’s
A CHANGE OF MINDSET FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITY
SITUATIONAL INSIGHTS With regard to immunization, socio-demographic determinants play an important role in establishing the health seeking behaviours. The marginalized communities live in hamlets outside the main village with very
STRENGTHENING ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION VIA GAP-ASSESSMENT IN BHOJPUR
SITUATIONAL INSIGHTS As per the HMIS ranking of RI coverage of April 2022, the vaccination coverage was lowest in five districts including Bhojpur. A deep and extensive analysis was done
Regular trainings help ANMs to serve better
SITUATIONAL INSIGHTS In Routine Immunization, the ANM plays a vital role of being a vaccinator and as primary counsellor to caregivers. She serves as an essential bridge between the health
Battling Malaria: Understanding the Disease and it’s Preventive Measures
Introduction: Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, continues to pose a significant global health challenge. Despite advancements in medical science, it remains a major cause of morbidity
VILLAGE JAN ANDOLANS ON NUTRITION IN MADHYA PRADESH
The SHG platforms of Madhya Pradesh are being leveraged to improve health and nutrition literacy in rural communities by the Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MPSRLM), using a multi-pronged
BALAHAAR: MAKERS OF GOOD HEALTH
DIDIS PREPARE THE BALAHAR PACKETS AT THE VILLAGE OF PUSA BLOCK, SAMASTIPUR, BIHAR Across the world, Covid-19 pandemic has severely slowed down the economic activity and job creation. Women associated
FAMILY PLANNING CONVERGENCE PROGRAM: TEAMING UP FOR BETTER RESULTS
The Family Planning (FP) Convergence Program is being implemented in Bihar in partnership with the State Health Society (SHS) and JEEViKA, with the technical support from PCI. As part of
JEEVIKA HEALTH HELPDESK: AT THE SERVICE OF RURAL POOR
HELPDESK ASSISTING A LADY, MUZZAFARPUR Very often, for a rural citizen, the visit to a health facility means waiting in long queues and running from pillar to post if you