Health Every person deserves a healthy and happy life. Good health is like an investment that contributes to the social and economic development of communities. However, poverty and various other factors can impact health significantly among the underprivileged section of society. Lack of a nutritious and balanced diet and limitations in accessing basic healthcare services can make matters worse. As a result, mortality rates are quite high here in this stratum. Diagnosis and treatment of ailments at the right time can make a big difference.
At, Astral Foundation, we are undertaking steps to provide a balanced diet and promote quality healthcare programs for the underprivileged section of our society. By supporting such programs, we wish to strengthen our society from the roots.
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the health infrastructure of the entire world. We undertook measures to create awareness, protect employees, channel partners and frontline workers to strengthen the fight against the pandemic.
We also facilitated PPE kits, BiPap, ventilators and Patient Monitoring Systems Stethoscopes, N-95 masks to safeguard doctors and other frontline workers. As well as Ration Kits and food packets for marginalized communities.
Good Heath is real wealth one can have. We are a growing country with the second largest population in the world. Healthcare facilities for everyone is a challenging task. It is still distant from deprived communities and for those who are living in villages. Astral Foundation aims to enhance accessibility and facilitate healthcare to the underserved by working on the grassroots level to bring change and strengthen the healthcare system through various programs. Astral Foundation has initiated an extensive healthcare project name “Arogyam” with the Technical support of District Health Department, Gandhinagar district, Government of Gujarat. In this project, 11 villages of the Gandhinagar district will be covered for providing healthcare facilities to pregnant women, adolescent girls and the general villagers for the next three years. Following are the three major objectives of this project. Reduce anaemia risk and iron deficiency in pregnant women by providing nutritional biscuits made by Sumul dairy, which have high nutritional value and are prepared under the technical guidance by the State center of excellence for IMSAM & Nutrition. Access to primary medical service at village level by providing medical van along with driver to facilitate the timely health services. Other than this Astral Foundation will arrange the ANC check-ups, medical camps, and free primary medical services at the village level. Improve menstrual day hygiene among adolescent girls by sensitizing and creating awareness about it and providing free sanitary pads to maintain menstrual hygiene.
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Many economical backward families facing various disabilities are not in a position to take any corrective action because of lack of information and lack of resources. Many families are residing in rural areas having members suffering from mental retardation, hearing impairment, polio, cleft lip, cleft palate, Hypospadias etc. Many children, due to genetic defects are born with cleft-lip, cleft-Palate and Hypospadias. These defects can be rectified by surgical intervention but due to lack of information and resources, the children have to suffer from the disabilities for a lifetime. Astral Foundation organized a corrective surgery camp for such patients. In this camp, Plastic surgeon Dr Naresh Wadhva performed 50 such corrective surgeries on children suffering from such deformities.
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On the outset, there are many diabetic patients in our country who are prone to fatal diseases like heart attack and stroke which can be life threatening if not diagnosed in time. To help such patients to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, Astral Foundation has initiated a project named ‘Happy Project’ with the help of Vijayaratna Diabetes Center and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Rajkot. Under ‘Happy Project’, Astral Foundation helps such patients to measure the probable risk of heart attack or stroke and to examine coronary artery calcium scores etc. The LDL cholesterol is also measured which is an indication if the patient would suffer from such fatal diseases. The patients who are found to be at greater risk of heart attack or paralysis are dispensed free statins and are provided with free medication every month. This ensures that the patients continue the treatment at a recommended level and overall risk of fatal diseases reduces to a great extent.
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Astral Foundation, in association with Bareja Eye Hospital, organized an Eye check-up camp to provide free cataracts & Rampur, Khatripur, Sahij, Ambethi and Jalalpur Vajifa village, Dholka. Eye surgeons of Bareja hospital examined around 1377 patients, of which 222 were referred for cataract surgery. So far, 160 patients have undergone cataract surgery, 574 patients have been provided spectacles and the rest have been treated for minor eye problems. Astral Foundation facilitated free surgery, spectacles, stay, food and transport to the villagers. The remote areas have many such villagers who are deprived of modern eye care which can help them prevent blindness.
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Astral Foundation organized Camp of Cataract Surgery in PNR Hospital. This camp was organized for senior citizens and economically backward families. Ophthalmic Surgeons – Dr Payal Arora and Dr Rajendrasinh Vaghela had screened the patients for cataract and given them consultation. A total number of 980 OPD have been conducted, out of which 250 senior citizen beneficiaries had been operated of cataract without any charge.
Read MoreGood Heath is real wealth one can have. We are a growing country with the second largest population in the world. Healthcare facilities for everyone is a challenging task. It is still distant from deprived communities and for those who are living in villages. Astral Foundation aims to enhance accessibility and facilitate healthcare to the underserved by working on the grassroots level to bring change and strengthen the healthcare system through various programs. Astral Foundation has initiated an extensive healthcare project name “Arogyam” with the Technical support of District Health Department, Gandhinagar district, Government of Gujarat. In this project, 11 villages of the Gandhinagar district will be covered for providing healthcare facilities to pregnant women, adolescent girls and the general villagers for the next three years. Following are the three major objectives of this project. Reduce anaemia risk and iron deficiency in pregnant women by providing nutritional biscuits made by Sumul dairy, which have high nutritional value and are prepared under the technical guidance by the State center of excellence for IMSAM & Nutrition. Access to primary medical service at village level by providing medical van along with driver to facilitate the timely health services. Other than this Astral Foundation will arrange the ANC check-ups, medical camps, and free primary medical services at the village level. Improve menstrual day hygiene among adolescent girls by sensitizing and creating awareness about it and providing free sanitary pads to maintain menstrual hygiene.
Read MoreMany economical backward families facing various disabilities are not in a position to take any corrective action because of lack of information and lack of resources. Many families are residing in rural areas having members suffering from mental retardation, hearing impairment, polio, cleft lip, cleft palate, Hypospadias etc. Many children, due to genetic defects are born with cleft-lip, cleft-Palate and Hypospadias. These defects can be rectified by surgical intervention but due to lack of information and resources, the children have to suffer from the disabilities for a lifetime. Astral Foundation organized a corrective surgery camp for such patients. In this camp, Plastic surgeon Dr Naresh Wadhva performed 50 such corrective surgeries on children suffering from such deformities.
Read MoreOn the outset, there are many diabetic patients in our country who are prone to fatal diseases like heart attack and stroke which can be life threatening if not diagnosed in time. To help such patients to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, Astral Foundation has initiated a project named ‘Happy Project’ with the help of Vijayaratna Diabetes Center and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Rajkot. Under ‘Happy Project’, Astral Foundation helps such patients to measure the probable risk of heart attack or stroke and to examine coronary artery calcium scores etc. The LDL cholesterol is also measured which is an indication if the patient would suffer from such fatal diseases. The patients who are found to be at greater risk of heart attack or paralysis are dispensed free statins and are provided with free medication every month. This ensures that the patients continue the treatment at a recommended level and overall risk of fatal diseases reduces to a great extent.
Read MoreAstral Foundation, in association with Bareja Eye Hospital, organized an Eye check-up camp to provide free cataracts & Rampur, Khatripur, Sahij, Ambethi and Jalalpur Vajifa village, Dholka. Eye surgeons of Bareja hospital examined around 1377 patients, of which 222 were referred for cataract surgery. So far, 160 patients have undergone cataract surgery, 574 patients have been provided spectacles and the rest have been treated for minor eye problems. Astral Foundation facilitated free surgery, spectacles, stay, food and transport to the villagers. The remote areas have many such villagers who are deprived of modern eye care which can help them prevent blindness.
Read MoreAstral Foundation organized Camp of Cataract Surgery in PNR Hospital. This camp was organized for senior citizens and economically backward families. Ophthalmic Surgeons – Dr Payal Arora and Dr Rajendrasinh Vaghela had screened the patients for cataract and given them consultation. A total number of 980 OPD have been conducted, out of which 250 senior citizen beneficiaries had been operated of cataract without any charge.
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