Caring for families through community-based healthcare

Improving maternal, child, and overall health through doorstep services, clinics, and health education.

ADI provides comprehensive and accessible health services to communities in underserved areas to improve overall wellbeing, prevent disease, and strengthen maternal and child health. Through household visits, static and satellite clinics, community awareness sessions, and free health camps, the program ensures timely access to preventive and curative care. By engaging families, promoting healthy behaviors, and addressing both common and complex health issues, the initiative creates a supportive environment for long-term health resilience and empowers communities to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The Health Program, implemented by ADI in the Maijpara Union of Norail, provides comprehensive and accessible health services under the supervision of 9 trained Health Visitors. The program offers a range of interventions designed to improve maternal and child health, prevent disease, and promote overallcommunity well-being.

1. Household Inspection

Health Visitors conduct daily visits to 25 households while maintaining proper health protocols. Within a month, each Health Visitor visits all households in their assigned ward. During visits, they collect data on:

  • Maternal and child health (pregnancy, obstetric care, lactating mothers)
  • Common and complex diseases (cancer, tuberculosis, jaundice, hepatitis B)
  • Overall family health and sanitation conditions, including latrine use, handwashing, safe water storage, and housing conditions
  • Use of oral rehydration solutions (ORS)

2. Health Service Card

Under the Enrich program, all families in the project area receive a health service card for 100 BDT, valid for one year. The card enables access to:

  • ADI-associated health workers
  • Government medical officers
  • Specialist consultations
  • Families can renew the card annually for continued access to services.

3. Uthan Boithok (Courtyard Meetings)

Health Visitors organize weekly courtyard awareness campaigns (4 per month) covering key health topics:

  • Child nutrition and immunization
  • Maternal health
  • Safe drinking water
  • Personal and family hygiene
  • Preventive measures against common illnesses

These sessions raise community awareness and encourage healthy behaviors.

4. Static Clinic

A static clinic operates daily from 2 to 5 pm at the Maijpara Enrich office, offering:

  • Basic treatment for malnutrition, high blood pressure, diabetes, fever, cough, and common illnesses
  • Counseling on health and nutrition for pregnant mothers and families

5. Satellite Clinic

  • During household surveys, satellite clinics provide essential treatment and guidance in the community, supported by an MBBS doctor weekly. Two satellite clinics are organized each month.

6. Free Health Camps

Based on household survey data and expert recommendations, free health camps are conducted quarterly, providing:

  • Expert medical consultations
  • Free treatment for prevalent health conditions

7. Free Optometry Camp

For adults over 60 years, free optometry services include:

  • Cataract operations
  • Prescription spectacles and lenses
  • Necessary medications

All associated costs, including transportation for specialized doctors and treatments, are fully covered by ADI.

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