Shifted Expectations
By Marcia Frimpong, Intern, 2013 When I began my internship with OpASHA, I wasn’t sure what to expect. This was my first time in India and my first time working in international health care delivery. This was not to say…
Indian Night: Fund Raising Event on 26th July 2014
On the 26th of July, Operation ASHA (Cambodia) made a debut at a social fund raiser event which took place at Meta House in collaboration with Little Kitchen. Little Kitchen is a charity venture founded in November 2012 where…
When a Cure Isn’t Enough: Exploring the Challenges of Tuberculosis Treatment
From the series Picturing Tuberculosis: Insights from the Field. - “By: Katie Jordan, IPIHD Intern” Original Blog posted on IPIHD website. Click here to read more What is missing in TB treatment is the last mile. Patients find that it is…
Over the River and Through the Woods: Reaching Remote TB Patients
From the series Picturing Tuberculosis: Insights from the Field. - “By: Katie Jordan, IPIHD Intern” Original Blog posted on IPIHD website. Click here to read more As a film intern with Operation ASHA, a community-based tuberculosis (TB) treatment organization in India and…
An Interview with Field Supervisor Lay Tra
An Interview with Field Supervisor Lay Tra In this fortnightly feature, we provide a glimpse into our inner circle - people and our mission. We interviewed Lay Tra, a field supervisor who has been working with Operation ASHA (Cambodia) for…
The Astounding Simplicity in the Gift of Life
The rugged urban city of Phnom Penh and its busy city streets is where Operation ASHA (OpASHA) operates with a cause; to provide healthcare to underprivileged populations in the inner city and rural areas. The organization possess a cost effective…
Kudos to the Field Supervisors
The key to controlling tuberculosis (TB) is the implementation of Directly Observed Therapy Short course (DOTS), where patients take the provided TB medication in front of a trained healthcare staff. Based on my understanding, the costs of travelling to the…
WE ARE ALL PART OF THE COMMUNITY
A Chinese proverb claims “远亲不如近邻” which means, “In times of need, it is better to have a good neighbour than a relative who stays far away”. The proverb’s wisdom was especially evident during my visit to the villages of Operation…
The humbleness of a suffering TB patient!
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ― Mother Teresa It has been a month since I left the comfort of my home in Montenegro and moved to India…
Technical Consultation on “Use of Technology in TB” and Launch of eCompliance
“It’s an exciting time for Operation ASHA as we have completed three successful years in Cambodia and we will continue to grow and adapt, remaining always adaptable, motivated and responsive to TB Patients.” Operation ASHA, plays an important role in…