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In addition to regular programmes the department immunized children from the slum colonies and pre- primary school children around NASEOH. Total 3007 children for MMR , 6928 children for Hepatitis-B (3 doses) between 2000-2002 received the benefit. NASEOH completed two year project titled "Reproductive Health of Women, Men, Boys and Girls in Reproductive Age Group in the project areas." The project was implemented amongst the 2000 families residing in Thakker Bappa Colony -chembur. The project aimed at disseminating information to the above groups on health related problems especially on HIV/AIDS. NASEOH implemented Eye care project at Thakker Bappa, Jagurati, Lal Dongar, Siddharth Colony, Gautam Nagar - Chembur and Kappori -Thane. With the help of team of doctors from Haji Bachuali eye hospital,Mumbai,patients were screened for various eye problems,Cataract operations were conducted, with IOL implantation and also Spectacles were distributed to correct refractive errors. Workshop was organised to mark world vision day for the benefit of community.Exhibition and Vitamin-A camps were also held Under this project medical check-up camps, were conducted in the colonies. Children were immunized against polio. Training course for 25 women volunteers were conducted for 13 days and given extensive inputs on maternal health, childhood diseases , alcoholism,nutrition , HIV/AIDS, childhood disability, tuberculosis , leprosy and alternative medicines. The women were also oriented to their rights and formation of Mahila Mandals, seven days intensive course were also conducted separately for health volunteers. |
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