Capacity Building & Training on Public Health Issues
Gramin Vikas Sewa Samiti (GVSS)
Empowering frontline workers to build a Healthy Community – Aware Community.
Programme Overview
Gramin Vikas Sewa Samiti (GVSS) organised a series of Capacity Building and Training sessions across project districts to strengthen community-level awareness on key public health issues such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), Malaria, Malnutrition and Cancer.
Objectives
- Enhance knowledge and skills of ASHAs, field workers and volunteers.
- Promote early diagnosis and treatment referral.
- Strengthen community–health system coordination.
- Build healthier and informed communities.
Key Public Health Focus Areas
HIV/AIDS
- Transmission & prevention
- ART & ICTC linkages
- Stigma reduction
Tuberculosis (TB)
- Early symptom identification
- Treatment adherence
- DOTS referral
Malaria
- Vector control measures
- Use of bed nets
- Rapid testing awareness
Malnutrition
- Nutritional education
- Local food solutions
- Early identification
Cancer
- Early detection
- Lifestyle modification
- Treatment facility information
Training Highlights
220+
Participants trained.
10,000+
Community members reached indirectly.
90%
Reported improved understanding.
Impact of the Programme
- Enhanced Knowledge: Improved understanding of public health issues.
- Community Outreach: Participants committed to awareness drives.
- Improved Collaboration: Better coordination with health departments.
- Positive Behavior Change: Increased preventive and early health-seeking practices.
Contact & Partnership
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