Nilgiris Wynaad Tribal Welfare Society (NWTWS)

From its inception, NWTWS was mainly involved in health work. By offering basic, honest care and treatment, treating patients with respect and in a manner in tune with their culture and way of life, and not giving up on patients, the clinic soon gained the trust and confidence of the community and more and more patients came. Generally, illnesses were of a relatively simple nature: anemia, dysentery, scabies, infections, etc but complicated by neglect and were sometimes life-threatening. Now the disease pattern has changed with hypertension, stroke, diabetes, etc. more prevalent. Patients are now more ready to seek treatment at an early stage.