Tropical Disease Control in Zamfara
improve health services, train health workers, and increase access to health clinics at a local leve
Key Points
- 15,750 people reached with health promotion activities
- 100 health workers trained in leprosy and lymphatic filariasis diagnosis and man
- 493 people reached with inclusive WASH promotion activities
- 162 assistive devices fitted to people with disabilities
Project Details
Strengthening Integrated Neglected Tropical Disease Control in Zamfara
This project aimed to increase access to quality leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and disability services within an integrated health system for communities in Zamfara. The project worked closely with the Government’s Department of Health to improve health services, train health workers, and increase access to health clinics at a local level. The project also worked with communities to help ensure people with disabilities were included in society.
Some of last year’s achievements include:
- 15,750 people reached with health promotion activities
- 100 health workers trained in leprosy and lymphatic filariasis diagnosis and management
- 493 people reached with inclusive WASH promotion activities
- 162 assistive devices fitted to people with disabilities
Social Return on Investment
Thirty government health workers were given a three-day training course on leprosy and lymphatic filariasis diagnosis and treatment, at a cost $193 per health worker.