The Sinkhani health worker volunteers in Malawi have doubled
their numbers! They’ve added 28 new volunteers to expand their ability to equip
mothers and caregivers with health and nutrition education. Over the years, the
Sinkhani have made it their primary goal to reduce the national rate of
childhood and maternal malnutrition. The good news is, they are making progress!
Ten years ago, the rate of stunting (children too short for one’s age, often
linked with other developmental concerns) was 48%.[i]
Today, the rate of stunting in children under five is 39%.[ii]
Certainly an improvement, but malnutrition remains a serious issue leading to
preventable child deaths. So, the work of prevention continues!
Recently, the new Sinkhani gathered for their first official
health worker training, facilitated by the current Sinkhani volunteers, local
government health officials, and community development instructors. Training
topics included: sanitation, nutrition, immunization, oral rehydration therapy (to treat diarrhea),
growth monitoring, and community health interviews. Training started immediately following the grand opening of the new Sinkhani Community Center
and Under Five Clinic in Kazomba, Malawi! Sinkhani training was the perfect
inaugural activity for their community center!
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6111268/
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