EDF is creating a new window of hope to local communities by providing home based health care support and education. Through Tuberculosis prevention and care education programs, we are improving the health of our local communities.
– by counseling & encourage people to go for HIV/AIDS voluntary, counseling and testing (VCT)
– by advising on nutrition to People Living With HIV/AIDS and TB.
The Malaria prevention and primary health care project is one of our most important ongoing projects. This project sensitizes the community about practicing good hygiene to protect them from contacting the deadly disease malaria. This programs runs continuously year in and year out. This initiative focuses on spraying the local spots where the mosquitoes breed such as in areas where stagnant water collects and helps the community identify those areas. It facilitates that each family use mosquito treated nets as preventive measure.
Maternal health program: EDF is offering training in maternal health care to the community birth attendants, providing training for them on how best they can help an expectant mother. EDF is also providing basic Family planning
EDF is also providing Food Security and Nutrition programs
EDF is advocating to community leaders and members on the importance of clean drinking water to the general health of the community
more to come