Health Care

Syngene is dedicated to improving public healthcare systems through innovation, enhanced efficiency, and increased productivity. Initiatives, such as eLAJ Smart Clinics and specialist clinics, focus on health promotion, early intervention, and the management of non-communicable diseases. These efforts ensure accessible, high-quality care for underserved communities. The CHAMPS (Child Health Activist Mentoring and Promoting Health in Society) program trains high school students to become community health advocates. Additionally, Syngene supports mental health awareness and develops sustainable models for mental healthcare delivery in the context of rapid urbanization.

eLAJ Smart Clinics

eLAJ Smart Clinics integrate real-time health information systems into Primary Health Centers (PHCs) across Karnataka, focusing on preventive care, early diagnosis, and treatment. These clinics offer healthcare services in Karnataka, India, providing digital integration through the eLAJ dashboard, streamlining patient records, and improving operational efficiency. Diagnostic capabilities support medical decisions. Clinic personnel are trained in electronic medical records and digital health tools. Since inception, eLAJ Smart Clinics have benefited over 900,000 patients, operating in 20 PHCs across Karnataka. Additionally, three clinics in Bangalore provide services for cancer, women’s and child health, dental care, NCDs, co-morbidities, and geriatric health.

Specialist Clinics

Syngene-supported specialist clinics in Huskuru, Hennagara, and Austin Town offer free services focusing on address non-communicable diseases (NCDs)prevention, diagnosis, and management, particularly type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dental issues. Well-baby clinics address paediatric concerns like anaemia and respiratory infections, while geriatric clinics focus on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. These efforts ensure comprehensive care for diverse age groups and health conditions, aiming to improve overall health outcomes in underserved communities around Bangalore.

Community Outreach in Karnataka: Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Syngene leverages technology-based solutions for NCD screening to ensure healthcare reaches remote communities in Karnataka. Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, these clinics offer comprehensive monitoring and care for NCDs. Through innovation and community-centered care, Syngene is dedicated to building a healthier society.

Syngene’s commitment to addressing healthcare challenges extends beyond specialist clinics. In Karnataka, India, tribal populations face health issues, with studies in Chamarajanagar (near Bangalore) showing that 29% of individuals aged 26-40 years have hypertension, compounded by rates of tobacco use and undernutrition. Limited healthcare infrastructure and geographical barriers make accessing care difficult, leading many to seek private sector services.

Syngene’s community-focused initiatives address these challenges by emphasizing preventive care, early detection, and health education. Mobile health camps in areas like Uttara Kannada and Chamarajanagar offer screenings for NCDs, breast and cervical cancer, and school-based health check-ups.

CHAMPS: Empowering Students to Fight NCDs in India

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension, constitute a significant health crisis in India, causing premature deaths and straining the healthcare system. The CHAMPS (Child Health Activist Mentoring and Promoting Health in Society) program empowers high school students to become health messengers. By increasing health literacy, training students to measure blood pressure, and promoting lifestyle changes, CHAMPS aims to reduce hypertension and its complications. This initiative leverages peer education, technology, and community engagement to improve health outcomes and foster sustainable health awareness.

As part of this programme, students are trained to:

  • Understand the basics of hypertension, its causes, and consequences
  • Use digital blood pressure (BP) monitors to measure BP and identify those at risk
  • Educate their families and communities on the prevention and management of hypertension

Mental health

Promotion of mental health

With the rapid pace of urbanization, mental health concerns have become increasingly prevalent, especially in urban areas. Factors such as work-life imbalance, the breakdown of traditional support systems, and economic instability, coupled with physical and social stressors, have contributed to rising mental health challenges. To address this pressing issue, we are committed to advocating for mental health awareness and developing sustainable models for delivering mental healthcare.

Promoting Mental Health in partnership with NIMHANS

In collaboration with NIMHANS, we support a comprehensive mental health program comprising three innovative projects approved by the ethics committee. These initiatives focus on urban mental health, elderly care, and school-based mental health under the theme: ‘Innovate, Integrate, and Advocate for Public Mental Health.’

Bengaluru Urban Mental Health Initiative (BUMHI)

Envisioned by NIMHANS and supported by Syngene, BUMHI addresses common mental disorders through self-care, informal care, and community support in Bengaluru. Since 2018, 13 self-care modules have been developed, covering stress management, empathy, communication, and psychological first aid. These modules empower individuals with essential techniques to manage their mental health and positively impact their social circles.

BUMHI aims to cultivate an empathetic community environment by combating stigma and promoting mental health literacy. By training Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to deliver these modules, BUMHI ensures mental health resources reach diverse social groups, fostering resilience and well-being. Post-workshop assessments significantly improve participants’ mental health knowledge and emotional well-being.

Other Mental Health Initiatives

  • Technology Addiction in Students: Awareness sessions were conducted in 11 schools, reaching over 2,000 students, to address technology addiction and promote healthy technology use.
  • Women’s Mental Well-being: Marginalized women in rural India often lack access to basic mental health check-ups during pregnancy and post-delivery. Syngene’s peripartum project, in partnership with St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI), screens peripartum women for mental health conditions. Of the 320 women screened, 19% were diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions and received psychiatric and counseling
  • Project Parihar – Syngene has partnered with the Bangalore City Police to run Project Parihar, a comprehensive initiative supporting distressed women and children. The program provides immediate and long-term assistance, including medical aid, legal support, vocational training, educational assistance, and short-stay rehabilitation facilities. Professional counseling services address the emotional and psychological needs of those facing abuse, violence, or exploitation. This program has been a tremendous support system for women and children, providing both physical and mental assistance during these challenging times.

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