In the rural villages of Garhchiroli, Maharashtra, there are two John Hopkins Doctor’s who work and live within the community, and they have turned countless infant deaths into lives. 🤰
Certain individuals make an invaluable contribution to the society that lives through time. Dr. Abhay and Rani Bang 👨⚕️ 👩⚕️ are two such remarkable figures.
They both are visionary doctors and social activists, who started on a journey that took them to the heart of rural India where infant mortality was common and was an accepted fate by the villagers.
They changed that, by creating a program that reduced the infant mortality rate to a substantial level, so much so that the World Health Organisation (WHO) accepted it as a standard practice and is currently trying to replicate it across the globe.
They founded the Society for Education, Action, and Research in Community Health (SEARCH), an organization that championed community-based healthcare solutions. ➡ The Jamkhed Model ⬅ , a community health program they developed, continues to be a futuristic program that is picking up pace like no other.
Their approach was unique, rooted in cultural sensitivity and the belief that every individual deserved personalized care. From maternal and child health to nutrition programs, and efforts to eradicate malnutrition in kids. Their foolproof methods didn’t just treat diseases; they addressed the underlying causes, focusing on prevention and education. ✅
The impact they made has a ripple effect, inspiring healthcare practitioners and activists worldwide to adopt similar approaches to address global health disparities.
They remind us that healthcare is not merely a profession but a calling, a commitment to uplifting humanity.
They inspire us to work even harder at NirogGyan where we are working to make the world of healthcare simple for everyone.
