Community Health and Wellbeing Support Programme

This programme aims to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and communities by advocating for equitable healthcare access and supporting people who face financial and other barriers to obtaining essential medical services. The programme shall prioritise individuals and families who cannot afford necessary medical consultations, examinations, treatment, surgical procedures and other healthcare expenses. Its principal activities shall include: 1. Eye Health Support: Facilitating access to eye examinations, diagnosis, treatment, corrective services and necessary eye surgeries for individuals who cannot afford the associated medical costs. 2. Maternal Health Support: Promoting access to antenatal care, safe childbirth services, postnatal care, maternal health education and necessary medical interventions for disadvantaged women. 3. Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing: Raising awareness of mental health, reducing stigma, facilitating access to qualified mental healthcare professionals, and supporting appropriate counselling, treatment and psychosocial services. 4. Essential Surgical and Medical Assistance: Mobilising financial and institutional assistance for individuals requiring medically necessary surgical procedures, hospital treatment and other essential healthcare services that they cannot afford. 5. Health Advocacy and Awareness: Promoting community health education, preventive healthcare, early identification of health conditions and equitable access to available health services. 6. Medical Referrals and Healthcare Partnerships: Establishing referral and support arrangements with hospitals, healthcare professionals, specialised medical institutions and other health service providers. 7. Medical Financial Assistance and Sponsorship: Mobilising donations, sponsorships and other financial resources to support eligible patients in meeting essential medical expenses. The programme shall work in collaboration with licensed healthcare institutions, qualified medical professionals, relevant government authorities and development partners. GISTAAD shall primarily facilitate healthcare access, referrals, advocacy and financial assistance. Any direct clinical services shall be undertaken only by appropriately qualified and authorised healthcare professionals and institutions, subject to applicable licensing requirements.