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Innovators in Health

(India)

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The HCLTech Grant Project in Action

IIH is committed to strengthening the existing

healthcare system and engaging with Government

health facilities, addressing gaps and providing

assistance where needed with the help of the

HCLTech Grant. For instance, to fix a shortage

of microscopes in 15 testing centres across

different blocks, IIH has supplied 9 microscopes

to Samastipur district. Government facilities oſten

experience shortages of child dose medicine and

in general TB drug shortages – so we provided the

medicines. We offer transport for patients to reach

a healthcare facility for quality diagnosis and

treatment. In the 3 quarters of implementation,

we have been able to find/diagnose 2058 persons

with TB and begun treatment of 1990 of them.

Working with the HCLFoundation

Working with the HCLTech Grant has been a

remarkable experience from Grant application

to final implementation was marked by

Innovators in Health India (IIH) works towards ensuring healthcare for

the rural poor through innovative and community-based approaches,

especially in cases of tackling tuberculosis (TB), mental health, maternal

and neonatal health care. The organization works by strengthening

public health institutions, empowering grassroot workers and

community-based referrals and collaborates with international experts

and government organizations.

Founded by Manish Bhardwaj in 2010

HCLTech Grant Project Approach:

Providing

universal TB care in rural Bihar through our

model aligned with SDG 3 embedded in a

patient-centred and evidence-based approach

HCLTech Grant Project Title:

Universal

Tuberculosis Care through Active Case Finding

and Treatment Support in Rural Bihar

Beneficiaries:

10,800 notified TB patients

from public health facilities, 10,665 household

contacts of TB patients, 3856 community

health workers, 3400 informal healthcare

providers

Location:

1,260 villages in Samastipur, Bihar