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FREE CLINICS With
lack of nourished food and poor living conditions, disease and illness
remains rife amongst the poor in West Bengal. Many cannot afford to
visit a General Practitioner let alone pay for the cost of medicine! It
was clear to the PSOC that other than nourishment and shelter, health
was equally important. Providing health care without charge would help
to improve the quality of life to those poor that most require medical
help. As a result the PSOC provides both Allopathic and Homeopathic Clinics free of charge to the needy regardless of what religion they belong to. The Allopathic Clinics provide patients with examinations and medications from paid qualified General Practitioners. If further medical care is needed beyond that given at the Clinics, such as specialized tests, referrals are made to pathological clinics external to the Society without charge to the patient. Allopathic Clinics are located in four areas in West Bengal. Firstly, at Kalighat (Headquarters of the PSOC) and runs five days per week with the attendance of forty patients per day. Secondly, at Bakeswar (based at the Girls’ Orphanage) providing both general and dental care, four days a week, with the attendance of approximately 60 patients per day. A Pediatrician is also available twice a week for infants and children. Finally, the Allopathic Clinics at Dirghagram and Goshpur both run four days a week with around forty patients per day.
The Homeopathic Clinics are located in three areas in West Bengal, namely at Akhina, which runs three days a week, and at Thakuranichawck East and Thakuranichawck West where both clinics operate four days a week.
It is true to say that, health is an issue, which should not be neglected and taken lightly. Without health a person cannot do much. The well-being of individuals are paramount - one that the Society strongly works hard to help by providing free clinics accessible to the poor. WATER WELLS In
underdeveloped areas of West Bengal it is fairly common to see people
taking their daily wash in the nearby pond/river. This will also be the
same place for washing utensils after mealtimes, and washing clothes.
The same water is also used for consumption as well as being used as a
lavatory.
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