Karen Department Of Health and Welfare 

(KDHW)
“to provide for the health of everyone through community based primary health
care and at the same time, to implement secondary health care programs and
welfare programs especially for the mother and child, the elderly, and the
disabled.”
Objectives
 To provide essential drugs and medical supplies
 To treat local common diseases and minor injuries
 To decrease morbidity and mortality due to common diseases
 To deliver health information and education to the people
 To promote community responsibility and participation in health care work
 To promote community participation in management of emergency health
situations
 To develop community awareness regarding health