Saantwanam is a concept rooted in the philosophy of taking health screening to the people. Adequately trained and competent lady health personnel will reach out to every home in the villages and towns of Kerala and take the message of health to them. Individuals will be screened for the presence of dominant risk factors and diseases. Those who are already suffering from these conditions and are under treatment can be monitored regularly to assess the progress of treatment. The services can be provided at an affordable cost. Early detection and regular screening will enable people to save enormous cost that may have to be incurred in terms of hospitalization, chronic disability and even death.

There were 40 training sessions successfully completed. We have trained 1552 caregivers in different districts  and have launched 693 care givers .There are 375 active care givers all over Kerala.

In collaboration with Kudumbasree (Government of Kerala), HAP had launched a novel programme, Saantwanam, in 2005.  Under this programme, unemployed girls from B.P.L.families and who have qualified Plus Two level examination were given adequate technical training by HAP for measuring Blood Sugar, Urine Sugar, Cholesterol, etc. and they were motivated to make household visits for measuring the above at a reasonable charge (stipulated by HAP).  The income so earned will be their own.  The reagents being used in the apparatus will also be supplied by HAP at highly subsidized rates through an arrangement for wholesale purchase from the suppliers.  The Saantwanam programme is the brain child of HAP.