Strengthening Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNCs)
Strengthening 350 Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees
LEADS strengthens Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNCs) to enhance community participation in health governance and improve access to health, nutrition, sanitation, and maternal and child healthcare services. The programme empowers communities to identify local priorities, prepare Village Health Action Plans, and strengthen accountability for public health services.
Key Focus Areas
• Strengthening Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNCs)
• Preparation of Village Health Action Plans (VHAPs)
• Community-led health and nutrition planning
• Capacity building of VHSNC members
• Monitoring of Anganwadi Centres and public health services
• Maternal, child health and sanitation awareness
Impact at a Glance
350 Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees strengthened
15 Anganwadi Centres sanctioned through community-led planning and advocacy
Village Health Action Plans integrated into block and district planning processes
Improved access to maternal health, nutrition, sanitation, and early childhood services
Maternal and Child Immunization
Strengthening Immunization Services for Mothers and Children
LEADS works with government health systems and frontline workers to improve immunization coverage and ensure timely access to essential maternal and child healthcare services. Through community mobilization, Village Health and Nutrition Days (VHNDs), and systematic monitoring, the programme promotes preventive healthcare and early identification of malnutrition.
Key Focus Areas
• Community mobilization for routine immunization
• Strengthening Village Health and Nutrition Days (VHNDs)
• Monitoring maternal and child health services
• Referral of malnourished children to Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres
• Capacity building of frontline health workers
• Promotion of preventive healthcare practices
Impact at a Glance
350 Anganwadi Centres supported through regular VHND monitoring
156 children referred to Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres for specialized care
Improved immunization coverage among mothers and children
Strengthened community participation in preventive healthcare
Community Health Camps
Expanding Access to Primary Healthcare Services
LEADS organizes community health camps to improve access to quality healthcare for underserved populations living in remote rural communities. The initiative brings essential medical services closer to vulnerable families through health screening, medical consultation, diagnostic support, medicines, and health awareness programmes.
Key Focus Areas
• Community and mobile health camps
• Medical consultation and essential medicines
• Maternal and child healthcare services
• Preventive health screening
• Health awareness on nutrition, sanitation and hygiene
• Referral and linkages with public health facilities
Impact at a Glance
7,000 beneficiaries reached across Jharkhand
Health camps conducted in Ranchi, Khunti, Ramgarh, Latehar, and West Singhbhum
Improved access to primary healthcare and diagnostic services
Greater awareness of preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyle practices.
