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Using Community Health Workers for Malaria Control: Experience in Zaire
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WHO Topics: Community health workers, Malaria case management, Sustainability
Year:
1996 Region and Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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English This study examine the impact of using CHWs in the Katan Health Zone in Zaire to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality. CHWs were trained and supported to administer timely and effective treatment for presumptive malaria attacks. The authors conclude that the introduction of dedicated CHWs can lead to improved access to and utilization of health care for malaria and this in turn results in declining malaria morbidity and mortality. However, the study notes that the deployment of dedicated CHWs may not be sustainable.
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health issurance: a necessity
By usenjoel@gmail.comA mother lost his 12 years old son because of this disease called malaria, this was due to self medication because she said she could not afford the hospital bill. This woman came to our medical center about 9 days ago with her with her 2 years old son diagonalized of fibril convulsion with body temperature of 39.4 oC, We recommended for admission of the child but she decline complaining of lack of funds to foot the bills.
My worry is that we would have lost that child if not for a good Samaritan and our fees was around $200 both for admission and drugs, hence the need for health insurance should becomes a necessity in our community and government should enforce it