Tribal Health Initiative
What started off with a thatched roof health care centre today is 24 bedded hospital with secondary care facilities,catering to hundreds of tribals in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu.The dream project of a couple,coupled with strong determination is reality now.Sounds like a fairy tail..mmm..no not at all.Initiative was brain child of two young doctors,that took form in 1993 in one of remote villages of TN-Sittlingi,thanks to DR.LALITHA ND DR.REGI.
First year
Out patient block under thatched roof.One village.
By third year
10 Bedded .OT room.Neonatal and Labour room and a Lab too.
NOW..
24 bedded.Full fledged OT room.21 villages under one roof.
No mothers dying in child birth for the last 4 years.LAUDABLE EFFORTS!
Want to more about them.
Their vision
Our vision is that the people of Sittilingi valley lead a better quality of life.
- To attain the highest possible level of physical, mental and social health
- To enhance their socio-economic status while retaining their pride, self-respect and self-reliance and ensuring their active participation in programs meant for their welfare
- To create an atmosphere highly conducive for the growth and development of local cultures and customs
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That’s all folks .Will meet you with more updates.
