Project Overview
The Sevak Project is a statewide intervention of chronic disease prevention and management. The Sevak Project targets an evidence-based approach to sanitation and health education in rural communities through improved awareness of chronic disease prevention and management. By training individuals as health coaches in each village, we are able to reach thousands of rural and impoverished community members across the country and provide essential screening and sanitation interventions to improve the overall health and well being of individuals and families. Started in 2010, The Sevak Project, operating out of over 100 villages, has touched the lives of over 30,000 people.
Health Screening Overview
Modeled off of the US Navy’s Independent Duty Corpsmen model, we educate one individual per village in clinical medicine, sanitation and lifestyle modification. This individual screens the village population for diabetes, hypertension, chronic diseases, and immunizations. They become the single point of contact for healthcare of the village community members by bridging the community health clinics, district hospitals and the private practitioners. Residing in the village greatly facilitates the relationship between Sevaks and families.
Chronic Disease Management
Despite the preventable nature of cardiovascular conditions, hypertension and diabetes, chronic diseases contribute to an estimated 53% of deaths in rural India. To combat this, Sevaks screen rural community members and promote sanitation and health education in villages.
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