Shefali from Kalatali, Patuakhali, lost her home in a sea storm and moved to Savar with her husband Maqbul. After being introduced to a local health center by a neighbor’s aunt, Shefali received free prenatal care and had a healthy baby. The center also treated her baby’s illnesses, ensuring their well-being.
Savar Medical Centre
Providing essential healthcare, education, and maternal-child support to empower vulnerable communities in Savar, Bangladesh.
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
Matthew 25:40
The Project
In Savar, Bangladesh, many families—especially women and children—face limited access to affordable healthcare. Preventable illnesses, malnutrition, and a lack of health education continue to put vulnerable communities at risk.
The Savar Mother and Child Health Care Project provides free, accessible healthcare to those who need it most. Through a dedicated health centre and community outreach, the project is helping reduce maternal and infant health risks, prevent disease, and support families to build healthier futures.
Objectives
- Providing free medical check-ups, treatment, and essential medicines
- Supporting maternal and child health through specialised care
- Delivering vaccinations and vitamin supplements for children and mothers
- Running community medical camps to reach underserved families
- Providing health education on nutrition, hygiene, and safe pregnancy
- Supporting disease prevention through WASH and health awareness
Progress
Over the past six months:
- 226 patients were reached through community medical camps
- 351 individuals received vaccinations or vitamin supplements
- Ongoing clinic services continue to support families with regular care and treatment
The project is helping prevent common illnesses, improve maternal health, and strengthen overall community wellbeing.
Updated March, 2026.
Impact
This work is providing more than treatment — it is helping families prevent illness, access essential care, and build healthier, more resilient futures.
You can support this initiative by donating financially to help cover life-saving care, preventive health services, and education that empowers families to stay healthy.
Donate today to support Savar Health, where we provide vital maternal and child healthcare, health education, and essential medical services.
To continue this vital work, we aim to raise NZD $45,000 annually.
Your support provides life-saving care, preventive health services, and education that empowers families to stay healthy.
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