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A holistic approach to diarrhoeal control in Chikwawa District

This initiative by University of Malawi and University of Strathclyde emphasizes safe drinking water, sanitation improvements, and hygiene practices to reduce diarrhoeal diseases in Malawi's Chikwawa District. The project aims to enhance community health and access to healthcare services, emphasizing prevention strategies and sustainable solutions. Through collaborative efforts, the project seeks to address the root causes of diarrhoeal diseases and promote a holistic approach to healthcare in the region.

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A holistic approach to diarrhoeal control in Chikwawa District

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  1. University of Malawi Tracy Morse (PhD) Scotland Chikwawa Health Initiative University of Malawi (Polytechnic) and University of Strathclyde A holistic approach to diarrhoeal control in Chikwawa District

  2. Introduction University of Malawi • Link between University of Strathclyde (UK), University of Malawi (Polytechnic) and Chikwawa DHO • Research in diarrhoeal diseases since 2000 • SCHI have been operating in Chikwawa since February 2006

  3. Objectives University of Malawi To achieve measurable reductions in major causes of disease and death in a cluster of villages within the Chikwawa District of Malawi alongside improving the hospital environment for the good of both staff and patients.

  4. Specific target areas University of Malawi • Safe drinking water • Increased and improved sanitation • Household hygiene • Communicable diseases control • Child health • Maternal health • Access to health services

  5. Diarrhoeal disease reduction – what we know University of Malawi • Prevention is better than cure • Increase water quantity • Improve water quality (source and household) • Improve hygiene practices • Reduce open defaecation • Increase duration of exclusive breastfeeding • Improve animal husbandry • Vaccinations and preventative treatments • Increase access to effective treatment

  6. Integrated activities University of Malawi • Construction of facilities • Training and support for health surveillance assistants • Training and support for village health and water point committees • Community wide hygiene education • Household and meetings • Maternal health education

  7. Integrated activities • Improved access to protected water sources • Improved water storage practices • Improved access to point of use water treatment • Accessibility to appropriate technologies for sanitation • Animal husbandry

  8. Outputs • Effectively functioning health posts with trained HSAs, active committees and full services • Access to IMCI for approx 10, 000 under fives within 2km • 33% increase in sanitation coverage • 49% increase in improved sanitation • Point of use water treatment available at community level • 60% of latrines with hand-washing facilities

  9. Outcomes University of Malawi

  10. Future for Malawi? • Integrated approach for both curative and preventative health • Advocacy with Government • Implementation of WHO 7 steps recommendations

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