Lesson Category: Module 4: Facilitation

4. Using a Safe Source of Water

After this session Community Health Club Members know that they must: Only access drinking water from a protected water source Latrines should be over 30 meters away from boreholes Water sources should be  fenced to protect from livestock contamination Open Defecation can pollute open water sources All Water sources should be properly protected and covered …

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3. Prevention of Diarrhoea

By the end of this session participants will know that diarrhoea and cholera have multiple transmission routes (summed up in the 5 ‘F’s) namely flies, fingers, fields, fluid and fruit. Diarrhoea can be prevented by safe hygiene which includes the following: Preventing  flies breeding by using a covered latrine or VIP Handwashing with soap before …

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2. Personal Hygiene

After this session participants will know the standard of personal hygiene expected of Community Health Club Members. All adults and children should wash daily Each CHC home must provide  soap to wash bodies Use a bath shelter outside / bathroom in home Wash clothes regularly Air and/or wash bed clothes regularly How to use the …

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1. Hand washing practices

After this session participants will know that Soap, ash or sanitizer must be used to wash hands Water for handwashing should not be shared Hands must be dried without sharing a towel Hands must be washed before and after handling food, defecation. Hands must be washed after contact with disease, sick people and livestock All …

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19. Respiratory Disease

After this session participants will know: The difference between upper and lower respiratory disease How to prevent transmission of respiratory disease When to seek medical assistance for bronchitis or pneumonia To know the difference between latent and active Tuberculosis How to care for those with respiratory disease How to use the Card set How to use …

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Prevention of Common Diseases

After this session participants will understand that over 80% of the diseases that cause death and morbidity can be prevented by safe hygiene practice and adequate sanitary facilities. Participatory Activity Cause of Disease: Give out the ‘Cause Cards’ (16-20) and ask those with a card to come to the front and hold it up for …

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