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Strengthening Primary Healthcare through Participatory Action Research in Northern Districts of Telangana

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In partnership with Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation (VCF), an initiative of Tata Trusts, the “Strengthening Primary Healthcare through Participatory Action Research (SPH-PAR)” project focuses on addressing social, environmental, and financial determinants of health among tribal communities in northern districts of Telangana. This 14-month initiative will use Participatory Action Research (PAR) to directly involve communities in identifying their healthcare needs and co-developing intervention models to strengthen primary healthcare delivery.
Project Phases: 
  • Phase 1:
    PAR will be conducted in Bhadradri Kothagudem, followed by research in the districts of K.B. Asifabad, Mulugu, Mancherial, and Jayashankar Bhupalpally.

  • Phase 2:
    Development and piloting of prototypes to address gaps in primary healthcare delivery.

    • The team collaborates closely with the Indigenous Development Organisation (I-DO) and engages with district officials, from organisations such as Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Bhadrachalam, to ensure alignment with local health priorities and strategies. 
    This initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening primary healthcare systems and improving health outcomes for tribal communities in Telangana through community-driven, evidence-based solutions.