Tag: medical NGO
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Mahan Trust: a medical NGO bringing medical care into the forests of Melghat
MARGINALIZED tribal communities lack access to basic essentials such as education, resources and medical care. In the forested area of Melghat in Maharashtra, there are no hospitals, trained doctors or even a medical NGO for over 100 kilometers. The people who reside in these areas are tribal communities who have long been overlooked. Without proper…
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Mahan Trust: a medical NGO and lifeline for Melghat’s tribal communities
IN the remote and forested region of Melghat in Maharashtra, the medical NGO Mahan Trust shares that the concept of conventional medical care, that we are used to, remains largely non-existent. Here, death and disease is common amongst the people and preventable illnesses leave thousands of tribal people living in the villages with no choice…
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Nanritam: a medical NGO restoring vision and restoring lives
CATARACTS are a common age-related eye condition that is the focus of this medical NGO which serves marginalized communities in West Bengal. Cataracts pose a significant threat to the vision and overall well-being of the elderly. In India, where the prevalence of cataracts is notably high, the medical NGO Nanritam has been working tirelessly since…