By Chukwumuanya Igboekwu | Project Manager
In December 2010, the malaria prevention outreach took our malaria project team to makera, a transit village and resting point for long distance drivers along the Lagos -Kaduna axis in Niger State. After the usual house-to-house visits of distribution of insecticide treated nets (ITNs), the team embarked on community-wide malaria prevention sensitization. The hallmark of activities was an open market square malaria sensitization outreach dedicated to educating community members on ways to prevent malaria using IEC materials such as posters and pamphlets. The market sensitization focused on behavior change and environment sanitation to prevent malaria.Our team of community health workers used the local language to educate community members how malaria is transmitted, early clinical signs and symptoms, the role of mosquitoes, the need for early diagnosis and treatment especially for children and how it can be controlled through environmental hygiene and sanitation. 53 pregnant women and nursing mothers recieved ITNs during the outreach. Over 600 community members were reached with malaria prevention messages during the market sensitization. On behalf of the communities we serve, we express our deep and profound gratitude to all our donors who have contributed to this project. We know that you have donated over and over to this project. May this new year bring prosperity to all of you. Thank you for your generosity. We are very grateful.
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