Community health services can empower people to be participants in their own health, leading to greater independence and increased quality of life. Where possible, SEEDS aims to work within existing healthcare systems, working to inform people about the health services that they are entitled to and support them to access these services. Where appropriate, complementary prevention and educational health services are also provided.
Community health service in Riau
SEEDS members partnering with local charity Yayasan Pendar Pagi (YPP) have established a community health service in a relatively isolated rural area of Riau, Sumatra, promoting health and disease prevention as well as providing basic medical treatment. Nursing services are provided house-to-house, typically dealing with patients with hypertension, fevers, various types of chronic pain, wounds, skin conditions, and dental cavities. A number of chronic care patients are supported regularly, providing respite for their families, and where appropriate funding is made available to help with specific medical needs.
Community health service in DKI Jakarta
SEEDS members in Jakarta partnering with local charity Yayasan Pendar Pagi (YPP) provide a medical service based out of a community centre in a densely populated inner city area. The service is focused on community health, which includes:
- General health consultations twice a week at the community centre
- Special weekly consultations for patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol
- Visits to several particularly poor communities both near the community centre and in other parts of the city, offering health consultations for residents on the spot
- One-off free clinics in different locations conducted in partnership with local doctors
- Advocacy in helping the poor gain access to local health services
- A discretionary fund for pregnant women in need of a caesarian section delivery
