Health
Jeevan Ashram Sanstha has focused its work on public health and works extensively on the dual issues of empowering people to use available facilities and strengthening the public health care system so that it is accessible and affordable to the poor. Health can not only cause premature mortality, partial or complete immobility, and physical discomfort, but can also be an economic drain to individuals, family members, and friends who tend to the diseased person. The cumulative effect of high levels of premature mortality and morbidity negatively impacts the overall productivity of a nation. Due to lack of nutritious food, unhygienic conditions, and lack of existing infrastructure, the rural poor are especially in need of health care service. In addition, women, children and adolescents are particularly susceptible to illness and have specific health needs. The failure of top down government efforts and the work of international bodies has led to emergence of a people centred health initiative. Jeevan Ashram Sanstha work in health is focused on putting pressure on decision makers, government and private sector to improve health services, as well as on increasing awareness among rural communities about the cause of disease and disease prevention, and promotion of health lifestyles.