Vision

People of the state would be able to live a healthy and peaceful life that would base on ‘growth with justice’. Violence, misery, poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, gender inequality, diseases and infirmity would be replaced by peaceful community and family life, prosperity, adequate education and physically, mentally and socially healthy individuals. In fulfilling the needs of the people the scarce natural resources would be effectively utilised, and there would be continuous efforts to promote sustainable human development. Thus, we can make health a reality for the people of Orissa.

Mission

OVHA would strive hard to systematically convince the government and other agencies about the health needs of the communities. It would help support the government and other agencies in formulating and implementing necessary health programmes in State. It would also facilitate the planning, management and evaluation of health and development activities by the voluntary agencies particularly through the capacity building of NGO workers, sharing information and research findings and extending consultancy support. At the time of need it would also respond to the emergencies, like epidemics, calamities, etc. In other words, OVHA would always be putting its sincere efforts to promote the health status of the State.

Goal

To improve the health status of Orissa State.

Objectives

1. To promote highest level of health care through the optimal use of available resources, co-ordination with government and all other agencies.
2. To promote greater co-operation among non-government organisations and international health agencies by undertaking joint community health and development work.
3. To collaborate with other health agencies working in the state to ensure conservation of resources and coverage of public health.
4. To affiliate with other like minded organisations.
5. To collect, exchange and disseminate health information as well as to do research.
6. To conduct training programmes, seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. related to health and development work.
7. To promote rational drug therapy.
8. To promote alternative systems of health care.
9. To promote working with committed, dedicated and interested people of goodwill of all religions and communities.
10. To promote educational understanding in communities to improve the quality of their lives by development of local human and material resources.
11. To promote school health programmes.
12. To present voluntary health services in different states, national and international levels.
13. To promote collective action for community health and development.
14. To undertake any other act, which will promote health status of the state.