By Sylvie Ebitoh | Project Leader
The Remote Communities Health Promotion Project, funded by the GlobalGiving crowd-funding platform, throughout this period has continued to provide essential primary healthcare services to vulnerable populations. healthcare services, including: Treatment of uncomplicated malaria and diarrhea, Referrals for complicated cases’ Screening children under 5 years old for malnutrition, Referring high-risk pregnant women to health facilities for antenatal care, Distribution of maternal kits and health sensitization sessions, Treatment for minor skin infections and distribution of Ferrous Folate to pregnant women continues on daily basis by the Community Health Workers (CHWs) who have been committed in their duties.
Communities continue to benefit from medical attention due to the fundings from GlobalGiving, some families that were in the remote areas and lacked access to basic malaria treatment, relying instead on traditional methods are now having the privilege of being treated for free. A notable case highlighted the project's impact.
The main challenge encountered during the reporting period was poor communication with CHWs due to faulty network connections and bad weather conditions
Moving forward, the project plans to continue providing healthcare services to vulnerable individuals, conduct health promotion sensitization, Screen for severe acute malnutrition, ensure proper compensation for CHWs. The project's efforts have demonstrated the critical need for healthcare services in remote communities and the positive impact that can be achieved through targeted interventions.
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