Cochin chapter of IMA launches ‘Koode’ to tackle loneliness

As part of efforts to address loneliness among individuals confined to their homes without support to step out, the Cochin chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has launched community-level interventions.

The project was inaugurated at the South Kadavanthara Family Welfare Residents Association. Key activities include volunteer-led home visits and celebrating the birthdays of identified individuals. Surveys conducted at Mamangalam and Illathuparamb Pattancherry Residents Welfare Associations helped identify the target groups, which include children and the elderly. The surveys were carried out by the respective associations.