The startling reality is that half the world’s population can’t access affordable healthcare.
RFHA works across Africa and India to provide free quality health resources to people who would otherwise fall between the cracks to critical care. Over the past 11 years, RFHA has used initiatives such as the Rotary Family Health Days program to bridge the gap and so far more than 2.67 million people have already received health services.
Get Involved
Using dynamic large-scale healthcare programs, we save and improve the lives of children and families who lack access to preventative health care and education.
How it works
PARTNERS WITH RFHA
RFHA builds public/private partnerships between governments, the private sector, Rotary districts and clubs, other NGOs, and the media. The Ministers of Health in each of the countries where programs are run, as well as the partner organizations, sign a Letter of Intent to commit to the program.
CUSTODIAN
While programs are implemented by program directors, country committees, project partners, Rotary districts and Rotary clubs, RFHA remains the custodian of all programs and is committed to their continued growth, success, and quality.
START CHANGING LIVES
These partnerships are used to launch national campaigns to deliver free healthcare services to save and improve lives in under-serviced communities. Each partner has a defined role and set of responsibilities and as a result, work as partners and not competitors.
CUSTODIAN
While programs are implemented by program directors, country committees, project partners, Rotary districts and Rotary clubs, RFHA remains the custodian of all programs and is committed to their continued growth, success, and quality.
ROTARY FAMILY
HEALTH DAYS
Our signature program, Rotary Family Health Days, is one of the largest medical public/private partnerships in the world. With support and guidance from RFHA, partners are identified, engaged and relationships between Rotarians, government, the private sector, and NGOs are built to sustain this valuable health program.
Through the disease screening and referral processes at our sites, we have become a link to medical care for thousands of people.
Get Involved
Visiting a day site
By visiting a Rotary Family Health Days site, people can access:
Screening, testing and counselling for preventable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, TB, hepatitis B & C, malaria, and cancer
Screening, testing and counselling for mild disabilities, preventable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, and non-communicable diseases such as asthma, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes
Child health services and assessments, such as deworming, childhood vaccinations such as measles, polio, HPV etc.
Family planning and antenatal care
Health education and awareness
Information and guidance on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices
Add-on services
include:
Optometry, audiology and dental examinations
Mental health counselling
Education for adolescent and young girls
Distribution of male and female condoms, personal hygiene products, and reading glasses
WHERE WE OPERATE
RFHA’s dynamic healthcare programs are currently present in four regions and 10 countries, with more being added each year, in Africa and South Asia.
Click on the map below to see a selection of Rotary Family Health Days in action.
RESULTS & FACTS
44:1
The return on cash contributions generated by Rotary Family Health Days. This is the largest Rotarian-led health program in the world of Rotary outside of PolioPlus
+11m
Healthcare services delivered to people at Rotary Family Health Days sites in Africa and South Asia between 2011 and 2020
$43m
Worth of services and materials are donated by Rotarians, government, the private and NGO sectors to support Rotary Family Health Days each year
+69k
People have volunteered at Rotary Family Health Days sites between 2011 and 2020
$1m
The cash outlay used to fund the African operations of Rotary Family Health Days in 2018/19
2 679 281
People in Africa and South Asia received health services at Rotary Family Health Days sites between 2011 and 2020
44:1
The return on cash contributions generated by Rotary Family Health Days. This is the largest Rotarian-led health program in the world of Rotary outside of PolioPlus
+69k
People have volunteered at Rotary Family Health Days sites between 2011 and 2020
+11m
Healthcare services delivered to people at Rotary Family Health Days sites in Africa and South Asia between 2011 and 2020
$1m
The cash outlay used to fund the African operations of Rotary Family Health Days in 2018/19
$43m
Worth of services and materials are donated by Rotarians, government, the private and NGO sectors to support Rotary Family Health Days each year
2 679 281
People in Africa and South Asia received health services at Rotary Family Health Days sites between 2011 and 2020
HOW THE MONEY IS SPENT
Health Heroes
Without the people who work behind the scenes, those who sponsor services and expertise, volunteer at sites, donate towards our programs, RFHA Inc would not be able to create healthier communities while saving and improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of people each year.
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