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Community Health Center for Karachi
 The
neighborhood of Kachi Abadi in Karachi
is very poor; most of the residents
live in slums, with the men doing
menial labor and the women primarily
working as domestic servants. There
are very few educational opportunities,
and the average family size is eight
people.
Perhaps
worst of all, there was very little
in even basic health care facilities
available to the residents.
To
help these people, HDF did an assessment
and realized that step one needed
to be having some health care services
available to the population.  HDF
decided to open a Community Health
Center in Karachi Kachi Abadi.
In
addition to providing outpatient services,
immunizations for children and natal
services for women, HDF looked to
expand the role of the Community Health
Center to focus on fostering a culture
of healthy habits and practices as
much as possible in the community.
First,
a door-to-door program of preventative
care services was introduced. This
in turn led to the increase in Health
Awareness services through regular
seminars and community meetings.  Then,
as education became more commonplace,
the capacity of the community-based
health workers was increased.
Still,
there is much more to do.
A
Mobile Health Unit equipped vehicle
would greatly enhance the ability
to provide services. As well, a water
filtration plant needs to be constructed
so that everyone in the community
has access to safe drinking water.
Please
join HDF in helping make this community
healthier.
Date/Time Last Modified: 10/17/2006 2:09:02 PM
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