One year old Yuvatharani, lives in Vaithur, a remote village in Pudukkottai District of Tamil Nadu. During one of her routine home visits, Community Health Volunteer, Mrs. Parvathi identified Yuvatharani, suffering from persistent cold and breathing difficulties for over six months. Despite consulting various doctors, the child’s condition only worsened....
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In a small village named Shankar nagar of Chhattisgarh, lived a 15-year-old girl named Muskan, with mental disability. Muskan’s condition required special attention, but with limited resources and knowledge, her parents could not do much....
Meena Kumari’s story is a classic example of resilience in the midst of hopeless situations. Her journey stands as a testament to the power of education, vocational training, and community support in transforming lives. ...
Amid the chaos of the epidemic, the sisters of the Holy Spirit, along with some dedicated Community Health Volunteers, stepped in to provide much-needed guidance and support and conducted continuous Health Awareness campaigns. Their tireless efforts began to resonate with the villagers, particularly the elders, who realized that forming a sanitation committee could be a...
Today, Chittiamma lives happily with her daughter, surrounded by love and care. Her story will remain in history as a testament of the power of compassion, medical intervention, and community support. The sisters of the St. Joseph Health Center not only provided her with a second chance in life but also restored her human dignity...
Meeshal’s story is an inspiration, illustrating how timely intervention, medical care, and educational support can transform lives, even in the most challenging circumstances....
The global prevalence of obesity has significantly increased in the past decades, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has described the phenomenon as a “global epidemic,” with the number of overweight and obese people nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016. Accordingly, the incidence of maternal obesity has also been increasing, and this has become one...
Malnutrition is a significant problem in pregnant women, especially in developing countries. Before pregnancy, women need nutritious and safe diets to establish sufficient reserves for pregnancy. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, energy and nutrient needs increase. Meeting them is critical for women’s health and that of their child – in the womb and throughout early childhood....
Malnutrition, characterized by a deficiency of essential nutrients leading to deteriorating health, can arise from various conditions or circumstances. In many developing countries, chronic malnutrition is prevalent due to insufficient access to food....