Programme Area

Health & Nutrition

Health camps, cancer screening and adolescent nutrition & hygiene support.

Health & Nutrition programme photo

Annapurna organises regular health camps in partnership with local Gram Panchayats and hospitals, serving women, children and elderly populations with free general health checkups, anaemia screening and health-awareness sessions. Specialised camps for adolescent girls focus on menstrual hygiene and nutritional deficiencies, including distribution of sanitary kits and supplements.

On The Ground

Key Activities & Outcomes

  • Health Check-up & Cancer Awareness CampsWith Krishna Hospital & Krishna Vishwavidyapeeth (2023): screening and counselling for 1,200 women, promoting early detection of cancer and preventive health behaviour.
  • Community Health Camps for Rural VillagesWith local Gram Panchayats & Health Departments (2024–2025): BP, sugar and general check-ups for 1,500 beneficiaries, with free medicines and referrals.
  • World AIDS Day AwarenessWith Krishna Hospital (KIMSDU): rallies and essay competitions engaging around 300 students and teachers each year, increasing knowledge of HIV prevention.
  • Drug Abuse Prevention & Behaviour Change ProgrammeWith Krishna Hospital (KIMSDU, 2024): community awareness, youth counselling and rehabilitation linkages for over 500 participants.