Health & Hygiene session with Domestic workers of Manori

Savdhan Samaj Kendra, Manori organized a Session on “Health and  Hygiene” for Women Domestic Workers on the 28th Sept, 2017. The training began at 1.30 pm with Ms. Suvarna Bhandari,(CCO) who introduced & welcomed Ms. Tejaswini Lanjekar, a social worker and speaker for the afternoon. The resource person spoke to the 14 active domestic workers on various diseases pertaining to women which are commonly found in between the age group of 40-45. She also explained the causes & precautions to be taken for the following diseases such as:

  • Diabetes
  • Tuberculosis, 
  • Allergy,
  • Thyroid,
  • Scabies
Many women were able to seek help by posing multiple questions related to their health and sought answers to the same. Ms. Tejaswini also suggested some simple yet effective measures to maintain a good health, for instance, minimalizing three daily used foods ingredients like Sugar, Salt, and Oil. Another key point made in this session was to exercise daily in order to stay fit, spend some time in Yoga & Meditation and not to forget a nice morning walk. Finally she instructed the women not to hesitate when it comes to seeking professional medical guidance from a doctor and not rely totally on one’s self knowledge and home treatments.

The session ended with vote of thanks by Mrs. Helen Dalmet.


Location: Manori - Gorai Rd, Koliwada, Manori, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092, India

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