Aahar Uphar
PROJECT Aahar Uphar is our Health Education and Nutrition Planning Program that conducts Medical Camps all across rural geographies to detect early ailments in vulnerable rural children thereby saving human lives and nurtures future potential of the country
WHY AAHAR UPHAR
Service 1
Through our Nutrition Planning Programs, we help children avail nutritious foods, live a better, healthy life and avoid further ailments due to mal-nutrition and fatalities.
Service 2
Working to solve poverty and malnutrition will require a comprehensive and coordinated effort across sectors, including agriculture, health, education, and social protection. It's time for every individual and every government to work together to address this significant global problem. The solution lies in the adoption of a nutrition-focused development approach that ensures everyone has access to a healthy and balanced diet – the key to a healthy and prosperous future.
Service 3
Improving the nutritional situation with local products. Our Vanessa health professionals base their recommendations on field research into locally available products. The aim is to find a sustainable solution through the use of tailor-made plans aimed at creating healthy habits.
Service 4
We help local NGOs to improve the nutritional situation in order to combat growth retardation and anaemia. Better nutrition leads to better health, especially for children. Good health increases the chance of escaping the poverty trap
WHAT WE DO IN AAHAR UPHAR
The Vanessa Welfare Foundation recognizes the importance of proper nutrition and supports the ‘Ahar Uphar’ program to provide nutritious meals to underprivileged communities.
STEP-1
Detect ailments in children early and refer them for further treatment under proper medical guidance. These camps undertake Blood Check, Blood Grouping, Dental Check, ENT Check, Anemia or Nutrition Evaluation of the children, followed by guidance of medical officer
STEP-2
Students who require specialised treatment are referred to higher medical institutions and such cases are treated at special counters in these institutions
STEP-3
Select students studying in higher classes are trained to work as Health Guides. These students identify children with health problems and bring it to the notice of the Teachers, Doctors and the visiting paramedical teams. School Health Card is printed and issued to every student mentioning his/her blood group, name, address and emergency contact number.
STEP-4
Health Appraisal Registers with complete medical history of every student checked is maintained at local health facility for ready reference
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it is vital to understand the importance of nutrition and how it affects our overall health and well-being. Vanessa Welfare Foundation’s initiative to promote Poshan Aahar is a step in the right direction towards reducing malnutrition among poor and needy individuals. By educating ourselves on the fundamentals of a balanced diet and making simple, yet effective changes to our eating habits, we can significantly improve our physical and mental health. Remember to make healthy food choices while dining out or on a tight budget, by incorporating nutrient-dense foods into your meals. Embrace nutrition for a healthier you today!
