Our Projects
Here’s a quick overview of our new and ongoing healthcare projects in this area. Each initiative is tailored to meet the unique healthcare needs of each community, aiming to improve access to better medical care. Click on a project to learn more about how we provide support, from medical supplies and facility upgrades to training for healthcare professionals and community health programs.
Myillidi Medical Clinic
Annaicoddai Medical Clinic
Iyakkachchi Medical Clinic
Thellipallai Hospital Endoscopy
Thellipallai Drug Prevention Team
Abayam 24/7 Mental Health Helpline
Our 2024 Visit (Updates & News)
Myillidi Free Medical Clinic
Location: Myillidi
Date: March 2024 (update)
Project Type: Ongoing
Following our last visit, the clinic is conducting 3 clinics per week which is an increase from last year where they were managing 2 clinics per week.
We have also been regularly providing pregnancy baskets for pregnant women.
We also met the public health nurse who requested access to use the building for her clinics and to store her materials, which we authorised.
Annaicoddai Free Medical Clinic
Location: Annaicoddai
Date: March 2024 (update)
Project Type: Ongoing
The clinic is running 3 clinics per week.
We have also been giving pregnancy baskets to pregnant women.
Iyakkachchi Free Medical Clinic
Location: Annaicoddai
Date: March 2024 (update)
Project Type: Ongoing
The clinic is conducting 3 clinics per week.
We have also been giving pregnancy baskets for pregnant women.
Following our visit, we have decided to:
- To purchase more antibiotics for patients
- Fund monthly health educational classes with refreshment for village people
- Start Free English classes for primary school children.
- Start Araneri classes
- Fit a Ceiling fan / AC
Thellipallai Hospital Endoscopy
Location: Thellipallai
Date: March 2024 (update)
Project Type: Ongoing
We met with Dr Vakeesan and Aru Thirumurugan to discuss the need for a new upper endoscope for the patients in Thellipallai Hospital.
Following our visit, we have decided to:
- Fully fund this through Abayam members donations costing a total of around RS 13.2 million.
Our Drug Prevention Team in Thellipallai
Location: Thellipallai
Date: March 2024 (update)
Project Type: Ongoing
We met our drug prevention team who has been working for the last 2 years, however they are currently struggling due to manpower issues.
Following our visit, we have decided to:
- Look for a few more volunteers and employ 2 people to work for us.
Abayam 24/7 Mental Health/Suicidal Prevention Helpline Team
Location: Jaffna
Date: March 2024 (update)
Project Type: Ongoing
We met Abayam’s Mental Health / Suicidal Prevention Helpline Team with the lead for his team Dr Sathiyamoorthy, who is also the Director of Jaffna Teaching Hospital at Jaffna Hospital.
Following our visit, we have decided to:
- Appoint another counseller to the team to aid the current team of 2 counsellors and 5 doctors.
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