The story of Srinivasan is one that that we wish that no one ever goes through. As a 8 day infant, he suffered a Polio attack. At 3 years, he had puss formed on his left leg and was operated. At 7 years, he twisted his ankle and had to be operated. At 15 years, lost his hearing due to a failed surgery, after heavy puss discharge from his left ear. In Dec 2020, He had a Heart attack and underwent By-pass surgery under the Chief Minister Scheme. In 2012, his father who worked as a carpenter passed away. In spite of multiple health issues and little support from this family, Srinivasan managed to complete Higher Secondary, learnt Tally software...
It is common that somtimes we take things for granted and it may sound trivial. But for some, it could be a luxury to even be able to wear a pair of slippers.We might have seen poor people wearing different slippers in each feet, shabby and worn out slippers. It's such a common sight in developing countries. We have accepted this and normalized it. One statistic says that there are about 300 Million children without shoes. Many times we blame it on fate or destiny and we move on. As a civilized society it is our rightful duty to be concerned about such conditions and take action to change the situation. Did you know that there is a "One Day...
Sekar was a normal kid who grew up in Padappai, a small village on the outskirts of Chennai. He was in primary school when his life took a sudden turn. His father became very ill. The family spent all their savings paying medical bills, leaving them with almost nothing. This left Sekar struggling to continue his schooling but he did not give up. Though the youngest among his siblings, Sekar had to take up the responsibility of taking care of the family. He started working several menial jobs on the side to sustain the needs of his family. Now in Class 10, and having tried his hands at various skills, Sekar discovered his passion for cooking. Whenever he found some...
Awarness and Prevention of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is more common than you may think. About one-third of the world’s population is currently infected with Tuberculosis, with one new infection occurring every second. Not all infected people are sick with active TB; in fact, 90 percent have “walled off” the bacteria within their lungs and are not ill. But the other 10 percent will develop active, contagious tuberculosis each year, and each person who develops active TB will likely infect at least 10 to 15 other people before they is treated. Raising awareness about tuberculosis, what it is, and how to prevent its spread can help lower tuberculosis rates around the globe. Tuberculosis Is All About Human Contact Eradicating tuberculosis infection in...
Oral health and hygiene is an essential part of our overall health and well-being. Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental cavities and gum disease, and has also been linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
This World Oral Health Day, Potter's Hand brings to you some of the facts related to maintaining oral hygeine and the consequences of poor oral health.
