Objectives
How it works
How it works
The primary objectives of the School Health Screening Program include:
- Raising health awareness among students, teachers, and communities about eye care,ear, oral hygiene, and general well-being.
- Early identification and diagnosis of vision impairments, dental issues, ear and hearing and malnutrition-related concerns.
- Providing corrective measures such as eyeglasses, dental treatments, and nutritional guidance to affected students.
- Training teachers and students as screeners and Health-Scouts to ensure a sustainable, school-led health monitoring system.
- Establishing a structured referral system for students needing secondary or tertiary healthcare.
- Developing a centralized health database to track screened students and ensure timely follow-ups.
- Supporting national and global health initiatives by aligning with United Nations SDGs, UNCRC, and CRPD.
How it works
How it works
How it works
We offer a holistic approach to student health through a range of preventive and diagnostic services, including:
- Vision Screening & Eye Care: Early detection of vision problems to support learning
- General Health Check-ups: Routine assessments to monitor overall well-being
- Nutritional Counselling: Promoting balanced diets for optimal growth and development
- Mental Health Awareness: Workshops and counselling to address stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being
- Vaccination & Immunisation Programs: Ensuring students are protected against preventable diseases
- Oral & Dental Health Screenings: Encouraging good hygiene practices from an early age.
inclusive School healthcare programs
Karachi School Healthcare
Chakki - Pindi Gheb - District Attock
Attock - City and surrounding areas.
Enhancing access to inclusive school healthcare through strengthened health systems and multi-sectoral partnerships. Led and managed by VHCF, the program has screened over 40,000 children for vision and hearing concerns and provided more than 4,000 glasses just last year, in partnership with CBM.
To learn more about the impact CBM and VHCF created together, click here.
Attock - City and surrounding areas.
Chakki - Pindi Gheb - District Attock
Attock - City and surrounding areas.
Commencing in January 2025, VHCF has screened more than 20,000 students in Tehsil and Attock District, with innovations being brought into practice every day to create a lasting image where it is needed the most.
Chakki - Pindi Gheb - District Attock
Chakki - Pindi Gheb - District Attock
Chakki - Pindi Gheb - District Attock
Our Comprehensive School Healthcare Services aim to provide essential health care to students in underserved areas. Through regular health check-ups, vaccinations, and health education, we ensure that children receive the necessary support to lead healthy lives. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to remove health barriers, enabling students to focus on their education and future.
Partner with Us for a Healthier Tomorrow
info@vhcf.pk