POPLINE Document Number: 314784
Author(s):
Joseph M
Source citation:
[Unpublished] 2006 Dec 31. 68 p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HFP-A-00-01-00046-00|USAID Development Experience Clearinghouse DocID / Order No. PD-ACI-676)
Abstract:
The project interventions fell under the following categories: 5) Malaria (35%): Reduction of mortality and morbidity associated with malaria in children and pregnant women, through prevention education, promotion of use of impregnated bed nets, improved treatment of malaria, and prenatal chemo-prophylaxis. 6) Diarrhea (20%): Reduction of diarrhea-associated mortality and morbidity through a) teaching and promoting prevention measures in the home, b) strengthening mothers' capacity to recognize and provide home treatment for mild diarrhea with fluid and dietary management, and c) strengthening mother's capacity to identify signs of moderate and severe diarrhea, know sources of care, take the child for care, and comply with health provider recommendations. 7) Immunizations (35%): Increased immunization coverage in the program area for all infants by the end of the first year of life, and tetanus toxoid (second dose) immunization for pregnant women, increased measles vaccination (including twice yearly vitamin A) and prevention of measles-caused diarrhea and death. 8) Pneumonia (10%): Reduction of pneumonia-associated mortality through prompt, appropriate and standardized pneumonia case management, a sustainable supply of antibiotics at the health centers (CSComs), prompt recognition by relays of pneumonia signs (fever, fast breathing) and referral of suspected cases to the nearest health center, and appropriate mothers' care-seeking behavior. The program approach used was to help strengthen the existing health care system. This comprised of two strategies: 1. Training and building the capacity of health personnel and supporting community health Associations (ASACOs) in order to increase utilization of health care services; 2. Supporting IMCI implementation in health facilities (CSComs). (excerpt)
Keywords:
MaliIndex page
Summary Report
Children
Child Survival
Program Evaluation
Funds
Community Participation
Behavior Change Communication
Capacity Building
Human Resources
Health Services Administration
Logistics
Developing Countries
Africa, Western
Africa South of the Sahara
Africa
Youth
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Survivorship
Length of Life
Mortality
Population Dynamics
Programs
Organization and Administration
Financial Activities
Economic Factors
Communication Programs
Communication
Behavior Change
Behavior
Program Sustainability
Management