Operation ASHA
Operation ASHA
2nd Floor, Ramjilal Market, Near GD Goenka School, Sarita Vihar New Delhi – 110076
+91 (011) 405 271 70
info@opasha.org
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Additional Information
Solution Overview & Benefits
Operation ASHA is a community based program model for areas with high TB prevalence. The organization provides service delivery at the doorsteps of the under-served through existing community resources.
- The model uses local workers to expand access to services and products of high quality at affordable prices among disadvantaged communities worldwide.
- The model offers TB treatment and support lasting 6-10 months, as well as MDR-TB treatment and care that lasts around 24 months for each patient.
- Over-the-counter medicines to treat side-effects of TB drugs, including nausea, vomiting, weight loss, headache, and joint pain are also provided, along with food and nutrition supplements, contraceptives and Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS).
- 60% of OpASHA’s expenses generates livelihood in the slums fighting TB, while also providing jobs to slum dwellers who work as providers and community partners.
History & Development
OpASHA established their first center in India in September 2006, and has since grown to 194 centers.
OpASHA established their first center in Cambodia in December 2010, where they currently operate 51 centers in two provinces, including the capital Phnom Penh.
Availability
- Publicly available: yes
- Countries where available: India, Cambodia
- Price range (USD): Free
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