Combatting Malaria with Rotary Grant Project
First set of the community health workers being training on Malaria
Malaria, a global scourge claiming countless lives annually, disproportionately affects children under the age of 5, particularly in Sierra Leone where its impact is grave. RHCI proudly announces a $10,000 grant from Rotary’s Malaria Partners International (MPI) and Rotarians Against Malaria-Global, in collaboration with Bo (Sierra Leone) Rotary Club. Operational since August 1, 2023, this one-year Malaria Grant Project has garnered additional funding from Bo Rotary Club, White Bear Lake Rotary Club, and RHCI donors.
Key elements of this endeavor encompass:
- Distributing Insecticide Treated Bed Nets (ITNs) facilitated by transportation support.
- Empowering Community Health Workers (CHWs) through training in malaria prevention, ITN usage, and early detection.
- Equipping trained CHWs with Malaria Test Kits and medications for prompt intervention.
- Ensuring preventive medication for infants and expectant mothers within our service realm.
Malaria, an ailment transmitted by mosquitoes, remains the foremost cause of mortality in Sierra Leone. RHCI’s impactful outreach clinics attend to numerous children grappling with malaria monthly. With a commitment to comprehensive care, RHCI transports severely affected children to Bo Children’s Hospital, defraying all associated expenses. In May 2023, over 30 children were hospitalized, and RHCI’s steadfast support has proved instrumental in saving many young lives.
We extend our gratitude to Rotary, Malaria Partners International, Julie Hoffer and our other benevolent contributors for granting us the opportunity to combat malaria and enhance the well-being of children and families.
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