The project under the focus area on ‘Maternal and child health’ was undertaken in Nere Primary Health Centre, about 55 Kms away from Pune city. We donated a Baby Warmer worth of Rs 35000/- to this PHC. This PHC was asking for warmer for last several years to the government but could not get one. The medical officer and the sister were really happy to get this and said we really have no words to express how happy we are. Low birth weight is still around 30% in rural areas and donating Warmers to PHCs will significantly increase the survival of the babies. In addition we also offered training on ‘Infant feeding and weaning practices’ to 40 ASHA workers who are in direct contact with pregnant mothers in rural areas. Each ASHA worker represents one village and about 1000 population. Additionally, they were given the recipes of the supplementary foods to be given to infants beyond 6 months.
Start Date | 17-12-2019 |
End Date | 17-12-2019 |
Project Cost | 70000 |
Rotary Volunteer Hours | 48 |
No of direct Beneficiaries | 600 |
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Project Category | Maternal and child health |