Why we are needed
Poor health care coupled with often inadequate access to drinking water and sanitary facilities means that neglected tropical diseases such as leprosy and leishmaniasis find a fertile breeding ground in the Pollonaruwa district. Many people here live with disabilities caused by diseases such as leprosy, birth or accidents. As they often live far away from the nearest health center, they do not receive the treatment they need.
Until 2026 we will have raised awareness among 437 governmental and non-governmental actors about the resources and services that people with disabilities need,... Until 2026 we will have raised awareness among 437 governmental and non-governmental actors about the resources and services that people with disabilities need,... trained 415 health workers and government officials in the special needs of people with disabilities,... trained 415 health workers and government officials in the special needs of people with disabilities,... provided 288 people with disabilities with a free and comprehensive health check-up and... provided 288 people with disabilities with a free and comprehensive health check-up and... built and equiped a rehabilitation clinic for people with disabilities. built and equiped a rehabilitation clinic for people with disabilities.
«Compassion»
As is usual for FAIRMED, this project was also named by the local people. “Divisarana” literally means “compassion” and shows what the most neglected people want more than anything else.
How we work
We are taking far-reaching measures to stop the spread of neglected tropical diseases - mainly leprosy. In addition to the fight against NTDs, we provide people with disabilities with access to psychological support and medical care. Among other things, we train and educate government health workers in the special needs of people with disabilities. We ensure that those affected are cared for by specialist staff at home and do not have to make the long journey to hospital for their treatment and rehabilitation. We also provide those affected with the necessary aids, for example wheelchairs, ramps for their homes or toilets suitable for the disabled. We are also committed to helping them cope better with their disability and regain a foothold in society. And we support them in passing on this knowledge to other people with disabilities in their community.
Would you like to learn more about how we work?
Do you have questions on the project?
If so, Fabio Molinari, our interim project manager for Nepal and Sri Lanka, will be happy to help. You can reach him by e-mail at info@fairmed.ch.
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