Organized every week in rural markets, Haat Bazaar clinics provide healthcare solutions to Adivasis in Chhattisgarh. In this episode, we will explore what Haat Bazaar clinics offer.
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The remoteness and the Naxal involvement make the region mostly unreachable for tribal people living in these areas.
Tribal groups residing in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh make up over 55 percent of the population. The district is predominantly rural, with the tribal groups living in either the remotest corners of the villages or in the forest areas. The medical facilities provided by the government do not reach the Adivasis on time because most tribal groups live on the fringes of society. Furthermore, the involvement of the Naxals has made it extraordinarily difficult for the tribal people to get medical attention.
Haat Bazaar clinics bring unique solutions to the problem. The weekly market, also known as Haat, is where communities gather to buy items for their everyday needs. Launched on October 2, 2019, Haat Bazaar clinics are portable clinics that provide basic healthcare and pathology for free.
An article published on Village Square mentions the following:
“To provide integrated health services at the weekly markets, the haat bazaar clinic scheme was launched on 2 October, 2019 on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Initiated by the state Health and Family Welfare Department, the clinics are set up in the weekly markets where the local people can access healthcare services easily. The follow-up process is also easy as the clinics are set up weekly. The clinics facilitate weekly check-ups and treatment, enabling patients to access basic healthcare services faster.”
In addition to providing healthcare facilities, the focus of Haat Bazaar clinics is to provide awareness programs that would assist the tribal communities in understanding various health issues and how to tackle them.
The Village Square Article mentions:
“The focus is on preventive healthcare, conducting regular health clinics and awareness programmes for various health issues. This proactive approach helps identify potential health risks early and prevent development of serious conditions, ultimately improving the overall health and wellbeing of the people in the area.
The clinics provide affordable and accessible healthcare services to the people living in rural and remote areas. They are strategically located, making it easier for people to access medical units without much travel.”
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