Health Education - Nabikenge - Namutumba

Visit by Irene Nakibirango on 2020-01-27

Report ID
8138
Created by
Irene Nakibirango
Created date
2020-01-28 12:05:16 UTC
Modified by
Irene Nakibirango
Modified date
2020-01-28 12:36:29 UTC
Trip Time
10:27-17:15 (6 h 48 m)
Village Time
13:57-15:00 (1 h 3 m)
Travel Time
5 h 45 m

Health Education Lesson

Program
Health Education 
Lesson Taught
Health lesson 13: Alcohol and Drug Abuse 
Men Attendees
Women Attendees
12 
Staff Attendees
Government Attendees
 
Visitor Attendees
 
Total Attendance
18 
Notes
Irene went to Nabikenge to make a review of the previous lessons and after introduce the next lesson. The chairman thanked Kibo for the work well done the efforts put in changing their village saying it’s now one of the clean and admirable villages because of their good hygiene and skills.the chairman went a head to thank the community members for being committed to the Kibo meetings. The chairman also requested that Incase of more programs Kibo should go ahead to send more members to their village. Irene thanked them for their commitment and made a review of the previous lessons. Margret asked Irene for a recap in some of the lessons especially lessons on sexually and urinary tract infections, skin infections as these are common complaints among the members. Irene went through most of the lessons she had covered and asked the members to cover the next lesson on the next visit since she had gone through most of the lessons. 
Partner Program
Health Education 
Lesson Use Examples
Yes,Margret has been having re- occurring infections and therefore tried to avoid sharing things like sponges,towels and keeping the urinals and bathrooms clean,this has helped her to avoid the infections. 
Next Visit
2020-02-03 - Purpose: Teach about alcohol and substance/ drug abuse
Program Success
Isabirye has taken his four children for medical checkup before returning them to school after teaching them the importance of medical checkup. specifically testing for HIV/AIDS, pregnancy, Urinary tract infections among others and he was very grateful for the lessons.
Program Critical Needs
A small first aid kit, blood pressure machine, and thermometer to help screen those members that will be complaining and wanting to know their pressure levels and Incase of a baby with high temperatures.
Program Ownership
Several members are visiting the hospitals for proper diagnosis and treatment especially those with chronic illnesses for proper management.
Other Program Observations
The bricks project in Nabikenge is helping the members make money and have received several orders from schools and individuals. The community members have even started up a church and requested for support.
Program Expected Of Village
Mobilize more community members for the next lesson
Program Staff Preparations Next Visit
Prepare the next lesson and call the village for the next appointment
 

Report Photos

10214 The local leader on the left and Isabirye who are some of the active members of the health lessons and isabirye also helps in brick making for their project.