WOSCA is dedicated to enhancing primary healthcare services through the operation and management of an Urban Primary Health Center (UPHC) in Nalda, Badbil Municipality, Keonjhar District under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This initiative focuses on providing essential healthcare services to the urban poor, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances, including street and slum children, the elderly, disabled individuals, single women, unorganized workers in unsafe occupations, and survivors of violence.
The UPHC integrates Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) services, along with vertical disease control programs and non-communicable disease (NCD) management. Over 10,000 OPD cases have been handled, alongside four NCD camps and additional non-communicable disease camps under the program.
- Beyond regular OPD services, the UPHC provides outreach programs to improve community health and awareness, including:
- Regular immunization on fixed days at designated sites.
- Periodic health checkups and health education activities.
- Awareness generation and co-curricular activities through MAS and ASHA.
- Promotion of safe drinking water and sanitation via MAS, Urban ASHA, and community groups.
- Chemoprophylaxis for malaria in high-risk areas for pregnant women, following NVBDCP guidelines.
- Coordination with the Public Health Engineering Department for safe water supply.
Sanitation promotion, including toilet usage and proper garbage disposal. - Water quality testing using H2S – Strip Test (Bacteriological) and referrals to district public health laboratories.
- Referral transport services for pregnant women and sick neonates.
- Promotion of RSBY for BPL families, ensuring free treatment for complicated diseases in empaneled health institutions.
WOSCA remains committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the urban population by delivering high-quality healthcare services, fostering innovation, and addressing identified needs within available resources.
