KCSSR remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainable community health development, addressing critical public health challenges through targeted interventions and long-term impact strategies. Under the distinguished leadership of Dr. Pritam Kumar Das (As a part of SVKM’s NMIMS Mumbai’s We Care Internship), and the esteemed supervision of Dr. Mala Ghosh Moitra, this initiative sought to enhance sanitation practices, promote hygiene awareness, and advance oral healthcare solutions within the vulnerable community of Nagendranagar 4th Lane.
A total of 50 individuals underwent comprehensive health screenings, revealing a prevalence of tobacco-induced oral lesions, including cases of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), a pre-cancerous condition. Additionally, inadequate waste disposal systems and poor sanitation infrastructure were identified as significant contributors to disease transmission and environmental hazards. This intervention was meticulously aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), integrating public health dentistry, epidemiological assessments, and sustainability-driven behavioral frameworks.
To address these systemic concerns, KCSSR implemented a structured waste management awareness initiative, fostering community-led sanitation reforms and responsible waste disposal practices. A comprehensive dental health camp was organized, providing preventive screenings, oral hygiene education, and targeted tobacco cessation counseling. The initiative further incorporated epidemiological assessments, enabling quantitative analysis of disease risk factors and the formulation of scalable public health strategies. Moreover, a Tobacco-Free Lives Initiative was introduced, offering personalized cessation interventions, behavioral support mechanisms, and medical referrals for high-risk individuals.
In pursuit of sustainable public health transformation, KCSSR advocates for the expansion of hygiene education programs through community-driven awareness initiatives. Furthermore, efforts will be directed toward enhancing access to low-cost dental healthcare services by establishing corporate-sponsored mobile clinics. To ensure data-driven policymaking, the organization seeks to strengthen epidemiology-based frameworks that facilitate evidence-based healthcare interventions. Additionally, the implementation of sustainable tobacco de-addiction programs, fostered through public-private collaborations, remains a critical priority.
This initiative exemplifies KCSSR’s unwavering dedication to systemic health reform, fostering collaborative partnerships, community empowerment, and policy-oriented solutions. Through strategic intervention and sustained investment, we aim to cultivate healthier, more resilient communities, ensuring equitable healthcare access for all.
