Kids bring creativity, awareness to World Environment Day
Ganeshpuri, India— On June 5, the people of Ganeshpuri celebrated World Environment Day with activities organized by representatives from PRASAD Chikitsa, and from local schools and youth groups. At the Primary School of Ganeshpuri, enthusiastic children created drawings and Rangoli to express how trees benefit both people and the environment. Read more…
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Donor, Margareta Blix, is celebrating the life of her beloved late sister, Gudrun, with a grant of up to $20,000 that will provide a dollar-to-dollar match for new donations to PRASAD Children's Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) received through October 31, 2010. Read more...
“Paddlers for Humanity” Open Ocean Paddle to benefit PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program
Sunday, September 5th
(rain date September 6th)
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The World Health Organization and the Indian government’s Revised National TB Control Program have recognized PRASAD Chikitsa’s TB Program as a Designated Microscopy and Treatment Center (DMC). Out of sixteen NGO* applicants, PRASAD was one of just two organizations to earn this distinction.
As a DMC, PRASAD’s TB Program will receive additional laboratory equipment and reimbursement for diagnostic supplies. In addition, the PRASAD staff will receive specialized training.
Dr. Pandey, who is in charge of the program, noted that, “TB claims a life every minute and accounts for more casualties than any other infectious disease in India. In our service area in the Tansa Valley, the problem is particularly acute because of the poor nutrition and lack of awareness about the disease. Our doctors at the Anukampaa Health Center treat 60-70 TB patients at any given time. Because of PRASAD’s effective care and consistent follow-up, our TB patients experience a cure rate of 96 percent, surpassing the government’s benchmark of 85 percent.” Read a recent case study…
March 24 is World TB Day and we invite you to support our cause by donating to PRASAD.
- 1984—Diagnosis and Treatment Program began at the mobile hospital
- 2003—Moved to PRASAD’s Anukampaa Health Center
- 2008—Achieved a 96 percent cure rate
- 2009—Recognized by WHO and Indian Government as a Designated Microscopy and Treatment Center
- 2010—Serves 60-70 patients at any given time
*Non-government organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.