TTH foundation in saving the Himalayan villages during COVID.
Added: (Tue Dec 21 2021)
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Rishikesh; 11 Oct. 2020
The TTH foundation adopted 80 villages from the remotest parts of Uttrakhand during the difficult times of covid and worked on the following :-
- Distribution of PPE, Digital thermometer, Oxymeter and other safety kits.
-Educating the locals about COVID guidelines and quarantine.
- Setting up quarantine centers and healthcare facilities.
-Work in coordination with the Government to develop COVID care resources.
A total of 80 villages in four districts were reached & more than 4 Lakh medical kits, including oximeters, masks, thermometers, basic medicines, and safety brochures, were distributed.
‘’Between 18th-26th May 2021, 4000 medical kits were distributed in Lohajung, followed by Uttarkashi & Joshimath, upto the last Indian village of MANA. This was just the beginning. In all 80 villages in 4 districts were reached & more than 4 Lakh medical kits including oximeters, masks, thermometers, basic medicines and safety brochures were distributed.’’ said Rakesh Pant.
TTH FOUNDATION trained local volunteers, worked with Asha workers, Gram Pradhans, Panchayat members, set up medical & educational camps, quarantine centres.
“We have just touched the tip of the iceberg in our efforts to save the Himalayan villages from Covid. Of the 13 districts in Uttarakhand, we have just reached 4 so far, through our limited resources. And we still have Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh to cover, which face similar challenges.” said Sandeep Rawat.