HMIS project: in the middle of the journey
Insert in News the day July 13, 2009
In the first six months of the project on rehabilitation of the diseases surveillance system in the archipelago of Zanzibar, some goals have already been achieved: in particular, the location of the operational unit of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) at the Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri (PHL-IdC) as epidemiologic reference center in Pemba, and the implementation of a training course in epidemiology for HMIS health personnel.
The course has involved, for 10 consecutive days, 22 operators in Unguja and, 10 days later, 24 operators in Pemba. Initially the course provided an overview of the health status in developing countries (with particular attention to Sub-Saharan Africa countries ), to give an indication of the objectives to be achieved through a correct and continuous monitoring of the health status. The key role played by a computerized system for health data collection in Zanzibar was also highlighted. The second part of the course was focused on acquiring epidemiological skills which allow to calculate the major indicators of health status in a population. Although the course was focused on theoretical concepts, not always easy to understand, people involved have shown a remarkable capacity of interaction and concentration, that has produces excellent results.
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A new “dress” for the Mother and Child Clinic
Insert in News the day July 8, 2009
The renovation of the Mother and Child Clinic of Gombani on Pemba Island (Zanzibar, Tanzania) has almost been completed. The Ivo de Carneri Foundation, together with the St Andrew’s Clinics for Children in Glasgow (UK), supports the activities of the Clinic since 2003. An average of 100 visits a day are performed, through the support also of a mobile clinic which reaches the most remote areas of the island. The renovation, which began in September 2008, is almost complete, with only the electrical installation to be finalized.
The Clinic, addressed at mothers and children, offers e refurbished waiting and visiting rooms for a more accurate activity of diseases prevention and treatment. During the renovation works, mothers and children were assisted in another public health centre, to ensure the continuity of care.
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Towards clean water
Insert in News the day July 6, 2009
The project “Safe Water for the Island of Pemba” is going on, with the completion of the lying of pipes for water delivery. Renovation of pumping stations in on-going, by replacement of the worn out parts and construction of fences. To make the use of water safe, the purchase of chlorine dosing machine is also about to be finalized. The quality of 9 additional water pumping stations was analyzed; the water was found contaminated by bacteria in all stations. Finally, for the health education, training activities for teachers of primary and secondary schools were carried out. These teachers will have a role in the transfer of information to their colleagues, children and, through them, families.
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