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Brief Note

 
 

Brief Note of

ASSIGNMENTS / PROJECTS of H.E.D.S. in Subsequent Years

 
   

1995:  HEDS continued with the STD/HIV Intervention Programme which has been going on for the last few years in various red light areas in Kolkata and Howrah in right earnest. The IEC programme was also carried out smoothly with success.

1996:  HEDS continued with the STD/HIV Intervention Programme which has been going on for the last few years in various red light areas in Kolkata and Howrah. The areas where the programme is being implemented are Bowbazar, Khidirpore, Kalighat, Chetla, Sonagachi, Salkia and Ghugudanga.

Apart from Health the Society decided to work in Environment related issues and accordingly initial steps were taken in this regard.

1997:  The Society handled some minor project connected with the Environment like different types of Pollution, Cleanliness etc. while continuing with the STD/HIV Intervention Programme with which the Society has been connected since the inception of the said Project. The IEC programme was also carried out smoothly.

HEDS has actively participated and provided all necessary support in creation of Nature Interpretation Centre at Mangrove Interpretation Centre at Sajnekhali, Sunderban for creating awareness with regard to ecology, environment and our rich biodiversity among the masses in general and the student and the children group in particular

1998:  HEDS continued with the STD/HIV Intervention Programme which has been going on for the last few years in various red light areas in Kolkata and Howrah in right earnest.

1999:  HEDS started making inroads in the field of community health programme and its awareness among the rural population and selected small villages in the District of Nadia and North 24 Parganas The Society also undertook an anti-smoking campaign in a small way.

Another important achievement is the commendation received from the visiting Members of the Department for International Development of the British Government, the main funding agency, for the activities carried out by the parent Society namely Society for Human Development and Social Action of which HEDS is an important associate.

2000: HEDS undertook various Health Awareness Camps, Campaign on General Health, Cleanliness, Family Planning and the AIDS in the village of Badkulla in Nadia District and Banipur & Maslandapur in North 24 Parganas.

A Seminar was also held in the city office of the Society on the harmful effects of chewing ‘Gutkha’ and similar items.

HEDS has actively participated and provided all necessary support in creation of Nature Interpretation Centre at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park at Darjeeling for creating awareness with regard to ecology, environment and our rich biodiversity among the masses in general and the student and the children group in particular.

2001:  HEDS continued its association with SHIP STD/HIV Intervention Programme) and in addition organised various Talk Shows, Health Awareness Shows, Health Checkup Camps etc. all throughout the year in the rural pockets of Nadia and North 24 Parganas Districts.

HEDS has actively participated and provided all necessary support in creation of Nature Interpretation Centre at Science Centre, Matigara, Siliguri. for creating awareness with regard to ecology, environment and our rich biodiversity among the masses in general and the student and the children group in particular.

2002:  HEDS continued its stride with it’s regular activities and made entry into the important field of geriatrics in small way with the limited resources of the Society. A Project was undertaken where aged Male & Female citizens were given a thorough health check up.

Another important Project under taken by HEDS is in the field of Child Health in the form of Immunization and Health Checkup for the children below 10 years.

2003:  HEDS took up campaign on an important issue like Cancer, its detection and cure in the rural pockets of Nadia and North 24 Parganas Districts.

The Project was undertaken under the eminent oncologist  and a member of the Society, Dr. S.Sengupta.

A seminar was held in the office premises on the use of Biodegradable Things. Eminent environmentalists participated in the Seminar.

2004:  HEDS started the year by undertaking the Tuberculosis detection clinics in Dignagar, Gopalpur and Badkulla villages of Nadia District, while continuing the Health Clinic, in the same locality an awareness campaign on General Health Maintenance, Hygiene, Under-nourishment problem of children etc. was also undertaken by the Society and both the programmes are well under progress.

2005:  The first Project undertaken by the Society this year was a Camp on gerontotherapeutics for the aged ones. The Project was undertaken in experimental basis with the aged Male & Female members given a thorough health check up followed by counselling on how to tackle the age old diseases.

2005: The next project undertaken by the Society was the issue of (contd.) Immunization and Child Health. In addition to the immunization project general health check up of the other village children were also taken up simultaneously and wherever necessary respective medicines were provided free of cost.

Before the close of the year a two days Workshop cum Seminar   were held in the office premises on the subject HIV/STD where eminent physicians, experts, social workers working on the issue and invitees comprising of NGOs participated. 

HIV Intervention Programme in collaboration with Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee at North 24 Parganas.

2006: The year started with a Project undertaken by the Society  this year was a general Health Camp for the aged ones. The Project was undertaken in broad basis with the aged Male & Female members given a thorough health check up followed by counseling. The success of the Project initiated the Society to take up the Project with the elders also. The Project selected was the ‘Development of Osteoporosis’ in the middle aged women of the villages who were totally unaware of the disease or its outcome. The camps were a grand success as the women of the villages were for the first time became aware of the disease.

Flat based HIV Intervention Programme in Salt Lake, Kolkata in association with Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee at North 24 Parganas.

2007: The first Health Awareness Camp was about pre-natal care to the expecting mothers and housewives and explained to them the do’s and don’ts during the stage and also how toprepare healthwise from beforehand to prevent any complication during the prenatal and post natal stage.

Secondly, a Health Camp on the subject of ‘Breast and Ovarian Cancer Detection & Cure’ was held where the outcome of the disease and how self test can be done for early detection/indication. Necessary check ups were also made and suggestions for further necessary action given were ever necessary.

Thirdly, a Seminar was held on the premises of the City Office of the Society on the harmful effects of chewing and smoking tobacco related things and on the harmful effects of excessive usage of carbonated drinks and junk foods among the children and teenagers of the society and its harmful effects on the long run.

Rescue of street based underage sex workers and anti-trafficking activities in the Kalighat area of Kolkata in association with Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee.

2008: In the month of September the Society in association with Durbar Mahila Sammanay and MSME, Govt. of India orgainsed a two weeks training camp for the under privileged women of the Society in making of Sanitary Napkins. Mid day meal along with tea and snacks were provided to the participants. The camp was great success.

2009: The first Project undertaken by the Society this year was a Blood donation Camp in North 24 Parganas and Badkulla in Nadia. The two areas where the Society has been working for a long time.

The next project undertaken by the Society was the issue of Cervical Cancer among the middle aged women— mainly women approaching menopause and those who have already started.

Before the close of the year a two days Workshop cum Seminar   were held in the office premises on the subject Low Cost Latrine where experts, social workers working on the issue participated.

2010: The first Project undertaken by the Society this year was a Blood donation Camp in Banipur and Maslandapur areas of North 24 Parganas. 

The next project undertaken by the Society was the issue of Immunization and Child Health checkup. The said Project was taken up after a long period at Badkulla in the Nadia district and was a huge success. .Along with the Project the issue of Promotion of Small Family Norm & Population Control was also explained.

A whole day seminar was held in the office premises in the month of October on the subject ‘National Environment Awareness’. Eminent environmentalists participated in the Seminar and spoke about the subject.

A Seminar was held on the premises of it’s City Office at Camac Street on the harmful  effects of excessive usage of carbonated drinks and junk foods among the children and teenagers of the society and its harmful effects on the long run.

2011: Health Awareness Camp which was held in the Badkulla village of Nadia, about the pre-natal care to the expecting mothers and housewives. social workers from the local Samitis participated in the programme.

Next, during the monsoon an Health Awareness Camp cum interaction session was held in Badkulla, Banipur & Maslandapur areas in the subject of common diseases like Diarrhoea, Cold & Fever, Snake & Insect Bites etc. The camp and session both was a grand success where local clubs, samitis etc. participated in good numbers.

After the Pujas a Health Camp on the subject of ‘Breast and Ovarian Cancer Detection & Cure’ was held in the villages of Badkulla and Malandapur. A Member of the Society and a renowned Oncologist organised the Camps along with other members and well wishers fellow doctors to explain the outcome of the disease and how self test can be done for early detection/indication. Necessary check ups were also made and suggestions for further necessary action given were ever necessary.

A seminar was organized in the premises of the City Office of the Society on the harmful effects of chewing and smoking tobacco related things which as become very popular among all sections of people. The seminar was attend by large number of people.

Finally, towards the close of the Calendar Year another Seminar was held on the premises of it’s City Office on the ‘Awareness on basic Science of Astronomy using hands on Telescope experience’ where science teachers of different schools participated.

2012: The first Project undertaken by the Society in the year was a ‘Awareness Generation Project for Rural Poor Women’ in Badkulla in Nadia. The area where the Society has been working for a long time. The camp was of two days in order to cover maximum possible members.

The next project undertaken by the Society was an Awareness Camp for Child Immunization in the month of August in the villages of Maslandapur & Banipur in North 24 Parganas. The aim of the Project is to showcase the benefit of immunization to the children in a systematic manner as usually in the rural areas the percentage of systematic immunization in the rural areas is very poor.

2013: The first Project undertaken by the Society this year was Awareness Camp on ‘Low Cost sanitation’ and ‘Low Cost Latrine’ in Badkulla in Nadia. The core area where the Society has been working in regular basis. The camp was of one whole day.

The next project undertaken by the Society was a Bone Related Awareness Camp for women above 40 years in the month of August in the villages of Maslandapur & Banipur in North 24 Parganas. The aim of the Project is to showcase the essential of Calcium intake in a systematic manner as usually in the rural areas such knowledge among the women folk is very minimal. Special emphasis was given on calcium intake though our regular daily food habits considering the monetary aspect.

Before the close of the year a seminar was held in the office premises after the pujas on the subject ‘Chewing of Tobacco & Gutkha’. Dr. S. Sengupta, an active member of the Society spoke in depth about the effects which were well supported by some well defined posters.

During the month of January a Seminar on ‘Osteoarthritis’ was held in the office premises where the issue was explained by Dr. P. Chakraborty ably supported by a Physiotherapist demonstrating some common exercises for daily practice.

2014:  The first Health Awareness Camp was held in the Badkulla village of Nadia in the month of June where our Member Dr. (Mrs.) Rama Chakraborty spoke about pre-natal care to the expecting mothers and housewives and explained to them the do’s and don’ts during the stage and also how to prepare health wise from beforehand to prevent any complication Social workers from the local Samitis also participated.

After the Pujas in the month of November-December a Health Camp on the subject of ‘Breast and Ovarian Cancer Detection & Cure’ was held in the village of Malandapur. Dr. S. Sengupta, a Member of the Society and a renowned Oncologist organised the Camps along with other members and well wishers to explain the outcome of the disease and how self test can be done for early detection/indication.

Towards the close of the Calendar Year in the month of February 2014 a Seminar was held on the  premises of its City Office at Camac Street on the harmful effects of excessive usage of carbonated drinks and junk foods among the children and teenagers of the society and its harmful effects on the long run.

 

   
     

 

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