| Project Name | Dahanu Rural Camp Medicines |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 125000 |
| Project Description | Samman has been dedicated to this cause since 1998, and the Indian Epilepsy Association has a proud history of over 50 years of existence, championing the needs and rights of those affected by epilepsy.
For the past six years, with a brief two-year break during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been conducting rural camps in Dahanu every quarter. These camps have allowed us to reach and support up to 150 plus patients every quarter. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder, and continuous support is crucial for making a lasting difference in the lives of those affected.
At our camps, we provide essential services such as EEGs, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. We also identify and shortlist patients for surgery, having successfully completed a few surgeries and the patients are now seizure free. |
| Locations | Palghar > Maharashtra (MH),Valsad > Gujarat (GJ) |
| Causes | Health > Supporting public health centre,Health > Awareness & advocacy |
| Beneficiary Group | Children,Women,Elderly,Persons with Disabilities,Tribal community |
| Beneficiary Description | Epilepsy is a neurological condition , that in most cases can be managed well if the correct medicines are taken . We have Men , Women , Children , Senior citizens and severely disabled children coming in regularly as they have seen a huge improvement in their health due to the camps. The medicines are extremely expensive and Samman provides free medication and treatment. |
| Impact | These camps have allowed us to reach and support upto 150 plus patients every single camp. Most of these patients have seen a significant improvement in their health and hence continue to come to the camp regularly. |
Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Rural Medical Camps - Epilepsy Patients Adult and Paediatric. |
125 plus patients every quarter. |
| 2 |
Training Programs & Rural Awareness programs - Local Doctors , Health workers , Patients and caregivers. |
300 plus local Doctors , 500 plus Asha Workers , 200 plus patients and caregivers. |
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