Community Health Awareness Program (Dengue)
Karumalaiyootru & Sumedankarapura
13 Jan 2024Oceanpick brought the Karumalaiyootru and Sumedankarapura communities together for a practical dengue awareness session led by a Public Health Inspector. It wasn’t a lecture-style program and people asked questions, shared what they see around their homes, and spoke openly about how dengue affects daily life when someone falls sick. The session focused on simple, doable prevention steps.
Why this matters
to Oceanpick
- Strengthens community well-being in the areas where Oceanpick operates
- Supports a healthier fisheries workforce and family livelihoods
- Builds trust through practical, preventive support
Project
Impact
- Increased awareness of dengue prevention and early treatment-seeking
- Cleaner surroundings and reduced mosquito breeding opportunities over time
- Better community readiness during high-risk seasons
Key
Activities
- Awareness session on breeding prevention and waste disposal
- Guidance on early medical attention and symptom recognition
- Community discussion on shared responsibility for dengue control
Alignment to SDG
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