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Healthworkers save lives in villages where there are no doctors. They educate their neighbours to reduce illnesses and encourage antenatal care. They respond to emergencies and help mums in labour. We want to train 75 new healthworkers, and deliver update training to 500 committed volunteers.
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Situation
Diseases such as cholera, malaria and pneumonia are common in the rural villages of Mbale region. Infant mortality and maternal mortality rates are high. There are no doctors in most villages and in remote areas, health centres can be difficult to reach. Many people are not aware of basic health, nutritional and sanitation information that could save lives. Others are reluctant to visit health centres, preferring traditional remedies. Healthworkers change this - but they need robust training.
Solution
PONT and our partners have found a solution that works. We support local NGOs (non-governmental organisations) to train volunteer village healthworkers, chosen by their communities. They engage and educate their community about sanitation and hygiene, nutrition, immunisation, family planning and early detection of illnesses. They’re trained to give emergency first aid, make referrals and call for emergency transport. We will update their training, and if we receive champion funding, train more.
