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Nutrition and Basic Health

By prioritizing nutrition and basic health, we aim to empower individuals to lead healthier lives, reduce healthcare disparities, and foster sustainable development in the communities we serve. Through targeted interventions and collaborative efforts, we aspire to make a tangible difference in improving the overall health and quality of life for people across the area.

The southern districts of Odisha especially Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, and Rayagada have lower health indicators compared to other districts of the state. The highest stunting (in percent) prevalent in Nabarangpur (45.8) followed by Malkangiri (45.7), Raygada (43.5) and Koraput (40.3). Nabarangpur (36.0 percent), Malkangiri (32.5 per cent), and Koraput (28.5) had a higher prevalence of ‘wasting’ children. Malkangiri district and Nabarangpur had over 50 percent underweight children and in Koraput and Raygada districts over 40 percent of children were underweight. Mortality rates are alarming whether it is maternal mortality, infant mortality, or U5 mortality, the condition is worrisome. MMR is more than 30%, IMR is around 48 %, and U5 Mortality is 6.5% (AHS 2013-2014). This situation of poor access to health and nutrition services for mothers and children is the primary reason for the high mortality rate. In addition, high incidences of anaemia among women, absence of proper nutrition, incapability to afford quality health services, and superstitions are other reasons which contribute significantly to this situation.

We are collaborating closely with community leaders and the district health department to address these pressing issues. Our efforts are focused on improving access to essential healthcare services for mothers and children, implementing nutrition programs, and raising awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and healthcare practices. Through community engagement and education, we aim to combat superstitions and promote evidence-based healthcare practices. Additionally, we are working to enhance the availability and affordability of quality healthcare services to ensure better maternal and child health outcomes in these underserved districts.

 

Preventing U5 Childhood Malnutrition
SRH for Adolescents
Healthy and Safe Motherhood

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, Odisha is one of the states which still have high levels of stunted and wasted children. The percentage of stunting children in Odisha is 31% and underweight children are 29.7%. The southern districts namely Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Raygada are the...

Adolescents and youth face significant barriers that undermine their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRH) including lack of access to comprehensive sexuality education and essential sexual and reproductive health services. Because of failures to enable and empower adolescents to access comprehensive…

National Family Health Survey – 5 revealed that access to maternal and newborn health services has increased in southern Odisha, even though there continues to be the challenge of accessing services. The need for strengthening of service delivery through the provision of updated clinical management protocols there...