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Local Entity :
Social and Cultural Development Association
Harambee contribution: 30,540 €
Duration: 1 year

Description of the project :

The aim is to raise the level of healthcare in the area, working on two planes: good practice and health assistance.
Good practice is directed at preventing illnesses caused by poorly balanced diets, lack of infant diagnosis and poor hygiene.
The good practice programme targets girls and women living in rural areas and includes:
– Primary health care training;
– Courses in hygiene;
– Courses in nutrition.

Health assistance will include:
– Medical visits in homes;
– Medical visits in primary schools;
– Vaccinations;
– Child diagnosis