Community Health, Hygiene Initiatives and Challenges in India

The issues of community health and hygiene are in the core of enhancing the outcomes of health among the population in India, especially in the reduction of the disease burden and improving the quality of life. Regional inequalities in regard to water, sanitation and hygiene that comprise WASH services despite different national interventions still exist. Outreach has been enhanced by the community-based forms of governance and frontline staff with operational constraints. Specific actions have been used to enhance levels of awareness and practice e.g. menstrual hygiene programs, but poor implementation is an issue. The infrastructure disparities, socio-economic disparities, and issues of governance still avert development. This essay will overview key projects and discuss the most important issues impacting community health and hygiene in India.