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SERUDS, a nonprofit organization in Andhra Pradesh working in remote tribal areas
Health Checkup and Distribution of Medicines to Tribals
SERUDS conducted medical checkup through qualified Doctors and provided medicine for common diseases. Paramedical staff diagnosed and conducted blood, urine test. The serious cases of illness refer to the Government General Hospital . They were sensitized on health, hygiene, sanitation and safe drinking water. They were motivated to utilize the medical and health facilities available in Primary Health Centres. They were cautioned on dangers of traditional treatment and about quack doctors. 250 tribals particularly of women, children and oldage people utilized the service and medicines provided by SERUDS. This program was conducted with the kind donations from GIVE INDIA. If any philanthropist to support for health facilities of remote tribal people, they can contribute to SERUDS at GiveIndia.org
SERUDS, a NGO in India organized medical and health camp at Kollampalli Thanda of Kallur Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh , India on 26.07.2010. This is a remote tribal habitation where 318 sugalis live in unhygienic conditions. Most of them are illiterate and living below poverty line. They do not have awareness on health and hygiene. They are superstitious and are not availing medical facilities available at Mandal Head Quarters. They do not have safe drinking water and there is no proper drainage system in the thanda. Water logging is there, where mosquitoes breed enormously. Due to mosquitoes and unsafe drinking water, they have been infected by various diseases like malaria, TB, cold, caugh, typhoid, etc., The women, particularly pregnant and lactating mothers, suffer a lot due to lack of personal hygiene and nutritious diet.
Health Checkup and Distribution of Medicines to Tribals