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This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on selected health problems namely head lice infestation, scabies, typhoid fever, worm infestation, hepatitis A, and iron deficiency anemia among orphan children in Nagpur Maharashtra.. Using a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design, the knowledge and practices of 100 orphan children aged 12-15 years were assessed before and after the intervention. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and dichotomous practice questionnaires. The findings revealed that the majority of children had inadequate knowledge and practices before the intervention, but showed significant improvement after exposure to the structured teaching programme. Statistical analysis using paired 't' test confirmed a highly significant difference (p < 0.05) between pre-test and post-test scores. The study concludes that structured teaching programmes can effectively improve knowledge and practices among orphan children, thereby contributing to better health outcomes and well-being.