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HERBERTPUR COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Herbertpur Christian Hospital

The Chhapara CHD project was initiated in 1974 by the merger of Chhapara health centre and Lakhnadon Christian hospital. Today the health centre functions as a CHD Project, with the base being utilized as a training centre, and having facilities for conducting weekly medical clinics and deliveries. The project is located in Chhapara block and works in 26 villages covering a population of 25, 281. The major activities of the project are community organisation, adolescent girls training on good value system, HIV/AIDS and Malaria awareness; and Reproductive and child health services.

Coverage:

  • Location (Blocks, District):
    Shehdoli Kadim Block,
    Saharanpur, U.P and
    Vikasnagar block, Dehradun, U.A
  • Number of villages covered : 27
  • Total Population covered : 45,000

Key Accomplishments

  • Last year 28 action groups were formed with 389 members.
  • Three new sputum collection centres were started
  • 46 Tuberculosis patients completed treatment under DOTs.
  • Nine Children's health clubs for sanitation activities were formed.
  • 828 adolescent completed Badte Kadam curriculum.
  • 132 learners completed three primers under adult literacy program.


Sanitation is a major problem in the target villages. Last year nine Children's Health Clubs (CHC) were formed to create awareness about sanitation in the schools and villages. The children were quite enthusiastic and efficient in spreading the cleanliness message to their family and community.

Main activities

Women’s empowerment

Health awareness

Sanitation and waste management

Income generation activities

Capacity Building of PRIs
HIV AIDS awareness program for adolescents

Adult literacy

Clinic

Immunization,

Antenatal care


The Self- help groups were an important tool for empowering women. The groups not only provided financial empowerment to the poor and marginalized women, but also empowered them to fight against social problems.

Information

Staffs -
Project Manager:
Mr. Robert Kumar

Project Staff:
9

Contact Address -
Herbertpur CHD Project
P.O. Herbertpur,
Dehradun District - 248 142,
Uttarakhand
Phone: 01360-253323
Email :
robert@eha-health.org