HealthWise (Hindi Version= Svasthya Gyan)
Problem Addressed
Primary health in the developing world often fails because:
- Governments use a top-down approach which relies on doctors and experts, and there are never enough.
- There is not enough bottom-up demand for primary preventative health.
Topics covered
- Malnutrition
- Germs
- Common illnesses
- Simple steps to keep your family healthy
- How to be your village’s health expert
- How to get people in your village to wash their hands
- How to get people in your village clearing stagnant water
HealthWise includes an informative reading book written in a style suitable for newly literate people to practice their reading.
Suitable for
Women (and men) in rural areas
Length
24 hours |
Stagnant water in Indian villages is a major source of disease but can be combated with community action. | 