COVID CRISIS   IN INDIA: How  Pratham India is Helping

• Information Campaign: Pratham’s        organizational strengths present opportunities for Covid prevention and        education. Through its Karona Apni Suraksha       campaign, Pratham is dispelling misinformation via two-way communication        channels. Now in its third week, Karona Apni Suraksha       is reaching households in 20,000 communities. Visit the campaign website >>
• Addressing Vaccine        Hesitancy: Across        India, there is widespread mistrust surrounding vaccines. As a trusted        information source, Pratham is uniquely positioned to engage communities        regarding the benefits of vaccination and reduce hesitancy. We have begun        mobilizing local volunteers to serve as health ambassadors, training        them in Covid prevention and the use of vaccine registration portals.
• Distributing Oxygen        Concentrators Across India: Strategic collaboration has helped link remote        communities to essential resources. Pratham is ensuring equitable        distribution of more than 7,500 oxygen concentrators in 21 states        alongside its carefully vetted regional implemntation partners.       Skill Training        Courses:       There is a need for healthcare worker training, particularly in rural        parts of the country. Pratham vocational programs can bridge this gap.        In June, we plan to launch expanded courses in nursing assistance and        home health care as well as a new track in medical equipment repair.