What It Is

A community health facility providing basic preventive and curative services to rural households lacking easy access to healthcare.

Services Provided Include

• Outpatient treatment of common illnesses
• Maternal and child health services
• Immunization programs
• Health education and disease prevention
• Family planning services
• Referrals to higher-level health facilities

Importance

• Reduces morbidity and mortality from preventable diseases
• Brings healthcare closer to underserved families
• Improves maternal and child health outcomes
• Promotes community hygiene, sanitation, and disease prevention
• Reduces long travel distances and healthcare costs for villagers