Good health involves not just access to healthcare but also access to the right information.
Through this page on health education, we hope that we can help you make informed choices that will empower you and support you.
Autism is a developmental problem that affects the way a person communicates and relates to the people and world around them.
It is called a Spectrum Disorder, it can range from a child who does not speak or interact with others at all, to somebody who can speak but does not know how to interact with people.
To know about the symptoms, causes, features, diagnosis, treatment, and to find clarification for common questions related to ASD, read the resources below:
English: PDF, Flipbook
Hindi: PDF, Flipbook
Bengali: PDF, Flipbook
Tamil: PDF, Flipbook, Audio booklet
Blood donation is when a person willingly gives their blood so it can be used to help others. The blood may be used directly in transfusions or turned into medicines by separating it into different parts.
To understand the blood donation process in detail, refer to the brochure.
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and loving ways to care for your baby. It provides all the essential nutrients a baby needs to grow strong and healthy. Mother’s milk is easy to digest and helps protect the baby from infections and illnesses.
This one-minute video highlights the key benefits of breastfeeding, when to start, how long to continue and so on.
Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). Cervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Most cervical cancers are caused by HPV, a sexually transmitted infection.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. CF is caused by a change in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR ) gene. To have CF, a baby must get two copies of the changed CF gene, one from each parent.
Treatments Given by Non-Medical Professionals (Home Care)
With training and support from the medical team, many daily treatments are performed at home by patients or their parents/caregivers. These include:
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the eye that affects many diabetic patients. It can cause many problems including blurred vision, difficulty seeing colours, and eye floaters. Without treatment, it can also cause loss of vision.
Heatstroke, also called sunstroke, is a dangerous condition that happens when the body gets too hot, above 104°F (40°C). It usually occurs after being in very hot weather for a long time or doing heavy activity in the heat.
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus. The infection can be acute (short and severe) or chronic (long term).
Read this comic about Vidya, a young, pregnant woman, who is diagnosed with Hepatitis B during a routine checkup.
Hepatitis B can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine. The vaccine is usually given soon after birth with boosters a few weeks later. It offers nearly 100% protection against the virus.
Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects individuals, families, and entire communities. Its impact can be long-lasting, but the important thing to remember is that suicide is preventable.
Sometimes, prevention starts with something very simple. Preventing suicide requires effort at every level. We can all play a role by:
Last updated on 15 April 2026
This informative video in Tamil helps you to know about the HPV vaccination which helps to prevent from that cancer and the importance of taking it at right age.
Nutritional management of Cystic Fibrosis
Awareness video about the Diabetic Retinopathy (Tamil)
Click and watch the video to prevent yourself from the heat stroke (hyperthermia)
Suicide Prevention
