Health and Hygiene
Saving lives and preserving the health of the most vulnerable
In both India and Nepal, the regions in which we are active are confronted with a significant lack of access to health care, both materially, geographically and financially.
One figure : A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that 4.2% of India’s population, or more than 50 million people, fall into poverty every year because of high health costs.
Karuna Shechen ensures the development of appropriate solutions to save lives, alleviate suffering and preserve the health of the most vulnerable. Our clinics and health posts are open every day, without interruption, offering diagnostic, general, specialised and alternative medical services.
Prevention being the best medicine, our teams redouble their efforts to raise awareness among our beneficiaries about malnutrition, menstruation, maternity, breastfeeding and infantile diseases. Finally, we offer farmers ways to improve the health of their animals.
We work closely with local authorities to also intervene in remote community health posts through the provision of equipment and training of health workers.
Our impact in 2025
60, 210 patients listened and cared for
4, 989 animals treated
7, 429 women and girls educated about menstrual hygiene
20 830 people gained access to clear water
One of our programs in India
Diagnose and treat all types of medical pathologies
In India, public hospitals lack resources, and private clinics are expensive. Due to a lack of awareness, residents can be unaware of certain diseases and the available treatments.
Our clinics are equipped to provide medical care and diagnose a wide range of conditions. They have a radiology department, a laboratory for testing and screening, and a pharmacy that dispenses low-cost medications. As a result, our clinics provide individualized affordable medical care, bringing together all aspects of patient care, from diagnosis to recovery.
We needed immediate help at a nominal cost. My son’s timely X-ray at Shechen clinic made his immediate treatment and care possible. I do not know what would have happened without the clinic’s services. I’m extremely thankful for the help we received.
Priya, father of a 11 year old patient, Bodhgaya