On 17, 18 , 19 October 2021 almost entire state of Uttarakhand experienced very heavy seasonal rainfall. The most severely impacted areas were in districts of Champawat, Nanital and Udham Singh Nagar located in lower Himalayas. Our team of Doctors For You while assessing the ongoing situation in Champawat district found opportunity to interact with Hon'ble CM of Uttrakhand- Shree Pushkar Singh Dhami on his visit. We received permission to setup medical and relief camps in affected regions to provide essential aid to people affected by the floods
We found a critical need of health checkup camps, emergency medicines, hyginizer kits, blankets and sanitary napkins.
Activities
With the support of Amazon we were able to undertake following relief measures:
- Assessment, of 4 strategic health facilities in Ukhimath block was carried out along with rapid assessment of selected villages in both Ukhimath and Augustmuni blocks of Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. Findings and recommendation from the assessment was presented to the authorities.
- Mobile medical health checkup camps.
- Distribution of Hyginizer kits in affected areas.
- Awareness and training sessions of ASHA workers related to reproductive health care menstrual Hygiene and Distribution of sanitary napkins.
- Deworming of children under age of 12 years.
- Awareness programs related to oral health and hygiene.