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The Sainet project involved the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and rice to the poor people in malaria afflicted areas. The insecticide-treated mosquito nets were useful in preventing and reducing the incidence of malaria.
Laos
was identified as one of the countries in the region that would benefit
from the Sainet project as malaria was the leading cause of mortality
there. The Sainet Project was officially given the green light by the Lao
Ministry of Health in
Sathya Sai - Huong Van Health Centre (Vietnam)
Saiblanket Project (Nepal)
Between 1 Nov 08 and 23 Nov 08, 16,200 blankets had been distributed to about 8,000 poor and needy families in Nepal by volunteers from Singapore and Nepal. The blankets would provide warmth to these families, especially the children, the aged and the sick, and help to shield them from the harsh and cold winter.
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4S extended its community work overseas in
2005. Known as the Sainet Project, it was 4S’ first overseas undertaking
involving 26 volunteers from 4S, Katong Sai Centre, Telok Blangah Sai
Centre, Singapore Indian Development Association and Sri Sathya Sai
Society, Singapore.
In January 2007, 4S signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Huong Tra People’s Committee, Vietnam and Thua
Thien Hue Union of Friendship Organisations, Vietnam, where 4S agreed to
co-finance the construction of a two-storey primary health care centre
in
The construction of the centre was completed
in late October 2007. It has a built-up area of about 394.7 sqm and would
benefit about 10,000 locals in the Huong Van Commune. 4S’s medical and
non-medical volunteers would organise medical expeditions there from time
to time to share experiences and bring medical care and necessities to the
locals, especially those living in the mountainous region.
During a trip to Nepal at the
request of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation of Nepal (SSSSON), the
members of 4S caught a glimpse into the lives of the poor in Nepal, who
lived in deplorable conditions and suffered during the drastic winter
season. The members learnt that many Nepalese died of winter-related
medical conditions such as asthma, chest infection, pneumonia and
bronchitis owing to inadequate protection from the harsh winter
conditions. 
