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Health and Environment
Concept
The world Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Eating right, exercising and sleeping well are all very important in the prevention of infections and diseases, but equally important is a good sense of self, a loving support network and the potential for continued personal growth.
Poor healthcare in developing countries contributes to poverty, affects the mental health of all family members, deprives the girl child of education and increase the workload on the mother/wife. Many people are also disenfranchised because of geographic location, social stigma against certain behaviors, illnesses and diseases.
The 2005 Earthquake in Pakistan destroyed all the health care centers in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and North Western Frontier Province.
MGPO engaged in the reconstruction of primary health care facilities in AJK and NWFP. All health care centers are fully equipped with modern medical equipment, medicines and furnishings. The focus areas of attention include
- All aspects of Family Medicine including Pediatrics and OB/Midwifery
- Closed Orthopedics
- Diseases of Disaster, Poverty and Isolation.
- Public Health specially water quality and waste disposal.
- Remote Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures.
- Women's and Children's Health.
Objectives
- To provide primary medical care services.
- To provide out reach medical services to remote villages.
- To provide training to local medical and support staff.
- To provide public health assessment of needs and recommendations.
- To provide training in women's and children's health to local families.
- To provide training in educational methodologies to local teachers and administrators.
- To provide training in disaster, humanitarian and International medicine.
- To stock facilities with needed durable and consumable supplies.
MGPO Interventions in the Health Sector
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