Project Sparsh is a school-based adolescent anemia program aimed at addressing the growing concern of anemia among adolescents. The initiative focuses on screening adolescents for anemia, providing early detection, and ensuring timely intervention of iron folic acid supplementation along with Vitamin C to increase absorption or iron. During financial year 2024-25 this project achieves 84% of anemia reversal rate among school going adolescent. By integrating anemia management into the school setting, Project Sparsh is empowering adolescents to take charge of their health and well-being, ultimately contributing to their overall academic and physical performance.
National Program Addressed by Project- Sparsh:
Sustainable Development Addressed by Project Sparsh:
SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Addressing malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – Improving adolescent health by preventing anemia.
SDG 4: Quality Education – Enhancing academic performance and attendance by addressing anemia-related health issues.
SDG 5: Gender Equality – Focusing on reducing anemia among adolescent girls, ensuring gender equity in health.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality – Reducing health inequalities among disadvantaged students.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthening partnerships between schools,health authorities, and local communities to support the program.
Integrated Efforts towards the screening of communicable and non-communicable disease by Initiation of Nidaan Van
Deepak Foundation has a fleet of three Nidaan Vans designed to provide accessible healthcare screenings for underserved communities. Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, the van offers screening for Tuberculosis (TB), Diabetes, HIV, Hemoglobin levels, Complete Blood Count, Liver Function Test and refractive errors. The van travels to hard-to-reach areas, urban slums ensuring that individuals can receive vital health check-ups near to their doorstep. This initiative aims to promote early detection and timely referral, ultimately contributing to better public health outcomes in the region. Nidaan Van provides quick and efficient testing, delivering results that empower individuals to take proactive steps for further treatment. Since inception nearly 1,00,000 x- rays of vulnerable communities has been done by Nidaan Vans.
Nidaan Van also contributing to five National Health Programs and one special program like: