WHY HEALTH CHECKUPS?
Health checkups are an important process for assessment of the health of the individuals, the diagnosis and remedy of the problems and for keeping a healthy balance in lifestyle.
Fikrah, an NGO working for social welfare and working among underprivileged children believes in the importance of accessible and affordable healthcare.
Health checkups prevent illnesses, reduce chances of future illnesses and treat existing ailments at an early stage. In addition, they also identify risk factors that can lead to development of disease at a later stage.
SITUATION OF HEALTHCARE IN RURAL AND SLUM AREAS
In rural and slum areas, most health centres tend to be located at a faraway distance. People incur high transportation costs and there is uncertainty about actually getting the necessary health service.
The prevalent healthcare in several rural areas is not equipped to deal with regular health checkups and with emergency situations. There is a lack of sanitation, clean drinking water and a clean environment.
In a study conducted on more than 800 people from rural and slum areas, it was found that there is a great dissatisfaction with government provided facilities of healthcare. It was found that there was a greater risk of communicable diseases as well as risk of disease in later times. Do you know how education and health are linked
NEED FOR MEDICAL CAMPS AND HEALTHCARE CENTRES FOR RURAL AND SLUM AREAS
In areas where underprivileged people live, medical camps can be set up. Fikrah, an NGO seeking to create change in the way the underprivileged sections get access to healthcare,aims to promote regular checkups for health among underprivileged people.
Medical camps can be set up in rural and slum areas for limited health intervention. Free healthcare check-up can be provided that help cure the diseases faster.
Free regular healthcare helps save lives ane helps people live for longer. People with low and meagre income who cannot afford expensive healthcare. The healthcare workers have a moral responsibility and obligation to treat each patient regardless of their income, race or social status.
The regular healthcare camps provide high quality medicines and have emergency teams for disasters. These camps raise health awareness, refer cases to specialized centres and for surgery.