Projects Tajikistan YOVA Clean Water & Health Project
HINT- Health Initiative Northern Tajikistan

The value of HINT training in Tajikistan

Thursday, 08 September 2011 12:58
Written by  Op Mercy Tajikistan
Women in Tajikistan meeting to participate in health lessons Women in Tajikistan meeting to participate in health lessons

For over two years, villagers who are eager to lead healthier lives and better care for their families, have participated in interactive health lessons provided by Operation Mercy’s HINT (Health Initiative in Northern Tajikistan) staff.  Misconceptions about various health issues abound in village areas, and many lead to otherwise preventable diseases…

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YOVA Health project reaches women around Khujand

YOVA Health project reaches women around Khujand
 Good health is worth more than money.  A Tajik Proverb Operation Mercy, Khujand takes weekly health lessons to Sartukai, Navobod and Kuyuktol villages to support the work of local medical institutions and raise health awareness.  In cooperation with village medical staff, women attend presentations using the Miracle of Life pregnancy…
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Clean Water in Kuyuktol Village, Tajikistan

Digging through hard ground
Water is fundamental for life and health. The human right to water is indispensable for leading a healthy life in human dignity. It is a prerequisite to the realization of all other human rights.    (The United Nations Committee on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights) An old, broken pipe leading from…
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HINT- Health Initiative Northern Tajikistan

HINT- Health Initiative Northern Tajikistan

 In partnership with government and health professionals, the Health Initiative for Northern Tajikistan (HINT) project raises awareness of general health, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles among villagers of the Sughd Region/Khujand.  The team’s health lessons empower people to improve their health and support medical institutions’ disease prevention efforts.