Malaria tests and treatment for 150 children in Kagamba
A rapid test for every child with a fever, and same day treatment for every positive result.
UGX 810k to go29 donors38 days left
Child health
Child Health Days
Malaria testing and treatment, growth and nutrition checks, and referrals for children under five.
About this programme
Malaria is still the most common reason a small child in Rakai falls seriously ill. A rapid test takes fifteen minutes. Treatment that starts the same day can stop a fever from becoming an emergency.
At Child Health Days our nurses test every child with a fever, treat positive cases following Ministry of Health guidelines, and refer any child with danger signs straight to the nearest health centre. We weigh children, measure the upper arm with a colour coded tape, and sit with parents to talk about feeding.
We do not replace the government immunisation programme. We check vaccination cards and send families to the next immunisation day, and we tell the health centre which villages are falling behind.
What we do
Inside this programme
Malaria test and treat
Rapid diagnostic tests for every child with a fever, with treatment on the spot for positive cases.
Growth checks
Weight, upper arm measurement and a feeding conversation with the parent or carer.
Vaccination card checks
We follow up missed vaccines and refer to the next government immunisation day.
Same day referral
Children with danger signs are sent, with a referral note, to the nearest health centre.
What we count
- Children tested for malaria
- Children screened for nutrition
- Referrals made and followed up
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