institute of integrated health (iih) annual report 2012...

Institute of Integrated Health (IIH)

Annual Report 2012 – 2013

From Director

The bygone year saw the growth of IIH to new hights. True to its name, IIH could

collaborate with other organzations to undertake capcity building measurers to

health care personnel, imparting training to reinvent and inculcate the herbal

medicine, benefitting moslty the marginalzed families.

It is delightful to hear from the trainees, who attended the workshops on Patient

Counselling & Herbal Medicine, about how they are able to make use of what they

learned. ‘Whole Person’ approach in patient counselling and care seems to be

catching up. So too, the efforts to facilitate families to reinvent and inculcate the

practice of herbal remedies as home remedies, especially benefitting the

marginalized to reduce their dependence on modern medicine and thereby the out

of pocket expenditure.

During the year, IIH also supported to publish two pertinent issues of Health

Action Magazine, on ‘Nursing Care’ and ‘Communicating Health’.

As a non-profit organization, IIH continues its efforts, in collaboration with Govt.

and other NGOs, to promote holistic and comprehensive quality health care to

benefit most the poor and marginalized families.

We at IIH take this opportunity to thank all our benefactors around and the

resource persons for the trainings, and all the more, CHAI for permitting IIH to

have its office free of cost at its Medchal Training Centre.

Rev. Dr. Tomi Thomas, IMS

Director

IIH Annual Report 2012-13

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MAIN ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD 2012 – 2013

I. Training in Patient Counseling for 60 Health Care Professionals

Considering the increasing number of hospitalized patients, it is our vision to

extend the current patient counseling

services beyond the hospital walls.

Trained patient counselors are

available only in a few hospitals. The

challenge before us is to train and

place patient counselors in all these

institutions to provide the psycho-

social dimension of healthcare for all

our clients irrespective of

denominations. Our medical

professionals needs to be capacitated to

de-stress, heal the hurts and to take

more responsibility for self-healing

and growth.

In collaboration with the Catholic Health Association of India, IIH organized a

training in patient counseling for 60 health care professionals for 5 days at CHAI

Central Office, Secunderabad, from 10 – 14 November 2012.

The main topics dealt were:

The participants were introduced and trained in basics of psycho-social care of

patients; meaning of wholistic approach to health, cure vs. care, healing of body-

mind-spirit person, listening as the core of communication, and accompanying the

terminally ill and dying persons.

The training programme instilled in the minds of the health care personnel the

importance of providing psycho-social care for the patients, integrating a wholistic

approach to health care.

II. Sponsor of 2 issues of ‘Health Action’

IIH supported the publication with two issues of ‘Health Action’, 25 -year-old

monthly magazine published by Health Accessories For All (HAFA), the

publication wing of the Catholic Health Association of India. Health Action


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disseminates information on various health topics to enable people to gain

adequate knowledge of health so that they can take care of their health as well as

that of others. The magazine targets paramedical staff, nurses, working in the

three-thousand odd member institutions of CHAI as well as health activists who

work in the various parts of our country.

Health Accessories for All (HAFA) had requested to IIH to sponsor for 2 issues of

Health Action. Accordingly, IIH had sponsored two issues of Health Action, i.e.,

November 2012 (Nursing Care), and December 2012 (Communicating Health).

Four thousand copies of health action were distributed to various hospitals,

dispensaries, colleges, schools and other institutions. The readers of health action

received information on various health topics and maintained health through health

education and good health practices.

November 2012: Nursing Care

Nurses are the frontline workers of medicine.

They work round the clock tirelessly to serve

patients. Whether it is monitoring a critically ill

patient in the ICU or giving a sponge bath, they

give their heart and soul. There are 7 billion

people in the world today. But only 17.6 million

nurses. India has shortage of one million nurses.

Many countries face the problem of shortage of

nurses.

In India, a nurse always walks behind a doctor

doing rounds, assists him on all procedures and

always seeks his approval before doing

everything needed for patient care though on

many occasions they help him in taking right

decision on patient management. Seldom is

‘nursing’ treated on a par with the medical profession, equally important and

distinct in its role. Nursing care and nutrition are as important as curative

medicine and surgical procedures. Nurses are present day and night with the

patient. They are required to work with all modalities of treatment, specializations

and schools of medicine. Thus nursing needs to be given a distinct professional

status to boost its image. It requires autonomy to manage its own cadre and

resources and freedom to take decisions.


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Addressing the scarcity of medical practitioners in rural India is fundamental to

achieving universal health care in the country. Many high, middle and low-income

countries also face scarcity of rural doctors. In the United States, UK, many

countries in Africa and even in South Asia individuals such as nurse-practitioners

or physician- assistants’ are given clinical training to take care of patients at the

primary level. Assessments show that they perform as well, if not better, as

doctors. The Medical Council of India would do well to develop a short-duration

course for Nurses on the same lines with the proposed B.Sc. in Community Health.

December 2012: Communicating health

It is a herculean task to make health care

accessible and affordable. In this situation, it

would be a wise strategy to invest in

preventive health care. It is important for

everyone to become educated about

illnesses and what it takes to maintain

health. Some sort of illness hits everyone

eventually. Many diseases when caught

early can be nipped in the bud. Prevention

helps to avoid financial loss or bankruptcy.

Health communication is one of the tools for

promoting or improving health.

Communication plays a vital role in keeping

people healthy by keeping in touch with

what is happening in health around us. Well-

planned communication programmes help to

increase the intended audience’s knowledge and awareness of health issues or

solutions. It can help reinforce knowledge, attitude and behaviour. It can also bust

myths and misconceptions. It effects changes in individuals and society.

Besides print and visual media, the internet has emerged as a powerful source of

health information. It has revolutionized health communication. The government

has to focus effectively towards communicating health which will pay dividends in

the years to come.

Updated, specialized and authentic information was disseminated to around a lakh

readers (subscribers 4000) on the above said health topics.


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III. ODISHA Anamed Seminar

IIH supported for an Anamed Seminar which was organized by Anamed

International, Germany, CHAI Hyderabad and Society for Welfare Animation and

Development (SWAD) at Social Service Centre, Rayagada, Odisha from 18 – 23

February 2013. Thirty two participants involed in health ministry from the diocese

of Cuttack-Bhubanesar-Sambalpur and Berhampur attended the seminar. All the

participants benefitted a lot of practical knowledge about the herbal medicine.

The Odisha Anamed seminar was declared opened by Mr. Prusty, the Chief

Medical Officer of Rayagada District, Odisha in the presence of Anamed

International team, Social Service team of the Diocese of Berhampur and 31

participants from three dioceses of Odisha. Dr.Prushty in his inaugural address

emphasized that preventive medicine is more important than curative. He also

focused on the mportance of some herbal medicines like Tulsi, Honey, Drumstick

etc. Dr. Felicitas, Sr. Retty, the Health Secretary of the Diocese and Fr. Mathew

spoke during the session emphasizing the need of the time in promoting natural

medicines for the unnatural deceases.

Dr. Prusty, Dr. Felicita and Dr. Katherina Inaugurated the Anamed Odisha Seminar

at the Conference Hall of the Diocesan Social Service Centre

The participants were sent into different groups with a chart of herbs to identify the

names of the herbs. In the afternoon session Dr.Felicita gave a short introduction

of Anamed International and with a power point presentation she introduced about

Malaria and its treatment with Artimisia Annua. It also included the artimisia

cultivation, caretaking, harvesting, processing and packaging. It was followed by

preparation of artimisia tea and all the participants tasted it. The tea was prepared

with one litre of boiled water and 5 gm of Artimisia powder. The vessel for

preparing artemisia tea should be steel or plastic; it should not be prepared in an

iron container.

After the tea break the participants moved into the garden to replant the artimisia

plant in the garden. The pit was prepared by putting compost and manure. Then

mixed with mud and the artimisia plant was planted.

The next day, first session was commenced by planting the Artemisia seeds

followed by sharing session on the prevention of Malaria. The session continued

with the treatment of Malaria using Artemisia tea strictly for 7 days. The second

session was regarding the cutting and harvesting of Artemisia annua. After the

theory session the participants went into the practical session in which they could


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really learn how things have to be done. Afternoon session reflected about the

other indications of Artemisia annua which are as follows: Arthritis, Hemorrhoids,

Asthma, Viral fever, Bronchitis, HIV/ AIDS, Cancer, Eye infections. The

treatment for sickle cell anemia with bael fruit and Piper longum were also been

explained to Participants. The last session of the day was about a very important

plant –Moringa oleifera. The powerpoint presentation depicted the nutritional

values, the cultivation and countless indications. The nutritional value of moringa

was amazing and it was a new learning for many participants that the dried leaves

are far better than the raw leaves.

The 3rd day began with the prayer session, led by the 5th group. Dr. Felicitta

explained about the diarrhea, and a practical session was given to purify the water.

During the second session doctor explained about the chilly ointment and its

preparation. After the tea break the preparation of Black Stone was explained. All

the participants got a chance to prepare a black stone and all were happy to have a

black stone of their own. In the evening session, discussion was about treatment of

Papaya seeds for the worms.

The 4th day began with a group discussion on different topics. Different herbs

were given to the group like neem, garlic, papaya,eucalyptus and aloevera, and

taught its local and scientific names, its usage, dosage, side effect etc. Each group

shared their knowledge. Second session started with the magic box the solar oven

demonstrated cooker. Then various types of stove construction were shown

through the power point such as Rocket stove, etc. Its advantages,disadvantages.

Next session was how to make soap with caustic soda Dr.Felecita demonstrated

materials for the soap making. Dr. Felicitta continued to explain to prevent flies by

using 2-3 simple water bottles. She also demonstrated it. At 7.00 pm the session

got over then continued with a Social Movie which gave the moral value of

reconciliation and happiness of reunion.

The 5th day sessions dealt with skin diseases, fungal infection and open wound and

their treatment. In the 2nd session Dr. Felicita explained about the diabetes and

leprosy. Special attention to be given to the feet of diabetic patients. Then again

came to the power point on poison ingredients in cosmetic - like mercury, cortico

steroid, and hydrocortisone. After the explanation doctor gave more explanation on

sickle cell anemia, how to increase immune system in the body by intake of

various vegetable and fruits that contains vitamins such as spinach, papaya, orange,

couliflour etc. and The preventive method to prepare the anamed medicine.


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Dr. Felicita also explained about the treatment of scabies. Demonstration: kerosin 1

litre and vegitable oil 1 litre mixed with equal amount and apply to the patient

twice a day. Participants put forward a question how to prevent the pimple from

the face? An advice was to apply clay mud on the face, remain for ½ an hour and

wash thoroughly with water then applies oil on the face. Then again came to the

power point and explained about poverty reduction and protection of the

environment in rural areas of Masdagasi. In the 3rd session, the topic infertiltiy

was dealth with. The treatment is hibiscus tonic, mango seeds, neem seed, Thulsi

seeds, drumstic seeds, garlic, sadabar, banion tree,ashoka tree,bael tree etc. The

participants were happy to see and make the demonstration of reppellant oil for the

prevention of mosquito bites and other insect bite. The materials used - Thulsy -

100gm. eucalyptus -300gm, lemon grass -100gm, vegetable oil -3 litre mixed

together and boil for 1hour, then ready for use.

The last day of the Anamed International Seminar began with devotion, lead by 4th

group. The resouce person spoke on hepatitis and its treatment and introduced the

relevant herb to the group. Dr. Felicita took over the session on Strengthening of

immunization of HIV/AIDS patients. After the awareness song the participants

went for a group photos. After the tea break the participants were asked to prepare

the Action Plan at Regional level. Each group prepared the action plan and

presented in the group.

During the afternoon session Dr.Felicita distributed to the participants the

Certificate & Anamed bags. In the concluding session all the groups presented

meaningful cultural items. Dr. Felicita distributed Artemisia seeds to all the

participants. The representatives of the participants gave a vote of thanks to the

Resource persons.

All the participants benefitted a lot of practical knowledge about the Herbal

Medicines.


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