Eradication of Malnutrition

Based on research and observation, the SVJCT’s BKL Walawalkar Hospital took upon itself to improve the health of malnourished children in the region. To build a strong, positive & capable society, it was necessary to break the vicious cycle of malnutrition. With this objective, SVJCT decided to increase awareness of nutrition and developed a ‘Ladoo’ (Sweet balls, a nutritious delicacy that contains 5% Iron, 84% Calcium, 68% Carbohydrates 10% Protein, and other vitamins). These ladoos are distributed every week to preschools, pregnant women & adolescent girls for free in all villages. These Ladoos were recognized and awarded by Glennmark Foundation recently.

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Initiatives for Adolescent Girls Walwalkar Sukanya Yojana

For the development of a healthy & strong society, it is necessary to provide positive, favourable conditions so that the girls can eventually grow into psychologically & physically capable women. With this objective, the hospital initiated a scheme for empowering young women. The ‘Walawalkar Sukanya Project’ (Sukanya means ‘Maiden’) was introduced in 2011 for the rural girls between 10 to 19 years. These camps are packed with all-encompassing programs from health checkups to hygiene to nutrition. They get special training on nutrition, how to cook healthy meals using local ingredients. Moreover, the girls are also trained on first aid, and CPR. Impressed with this initiative, the Indian Statistical Institute of Calcutta has praised and awarded a certificate of recognition to the B.K.L.Walawalkar hospital.

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Special Schemes for pregnancy and delivery - Walawalkar Yashoda Yojana

Women play a key role in directing the society on the right path and raising an accomplished, cultured future generation. With this philosophy starting with pregnant women, the hospital has introduced several schemes that have made the process of child-birth less challenging. These women are brought from their remote villages to the hospital using an ambulance and the delivery of their first child is carried out for free. The state-of-the-art medical facilities at the hospital, specialized doctors & surgeries on-site have been instrumental in saving the lives of many women & children, thus fulfilling the first and the foremost goal of making the mother healthy and helping build a healthy, cultured future generation.

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Walawalkar Dental Hygiene Program

One of the key issues that came to limelight during the surveys conducted in the rural areas was the severe dental decay in the malnourished children. Almost 80% of the young rural population showed signs of dental decay, which in turn led to digestive problems. Consumption of tobacco aggravates this condition and leads to the high rate of oral cancer in the region. SVJCT, therefore introduced the ‘Walawalkar Dental Hygiene Program’ for testing, diagnosis, and timely treatment of dental problems in the young population. The S.V.J.C. Trust has spent over 1 crore rupees on this initiative with a long-term vision for the betterment of the region and to avoid the disasters awaiting these rural kids without proper dental hygiene and timely treatment

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Health of pregnant women - Walawalkar Maher Yojana

Early marriages, multiple pregnancies, poverty, alcoholic husbands, insufficient food, and heavy physical labour on the farm and at home lead to malnourishment in most women within the Konkan region. To strengthen the roots of society, SVJCT decided to concentrate on the health of pregnant women. Most of the villages of the Konkan are so inaccessible that usually, villagers can’t reach the hospital in time for medical help. The hospital initiated a ‘Maher scheme’ (Maher means the parental home) to resolve this issue. The expectant mother is brought to the hospital 15-20 days before the delivery and this period is utilized to train her on how to take care of a new-born, right from the baby's bath to its diet.

Child Nutrition & Development Centre - Walawalkar Sudama Yojana

Malnourished children who don’t respond positively to the treatments at home are admitted to the ‘Child Development Centre’ along with their mother for 21 days. A 21-day schedule focusing on the child’s diet and overall health is prepared. When necessary, the child is fed nutritious food every 2 hours. Counselling services are offered to the mother to improve her understanding of child development. Sessions dedicated to culture, sports and readings are conducted. Speechtherapists guide speech improvement. The Child Development Centre helps treat severe grade malnutrition using many innovative approaches

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