Training at the Health district Level
EMINENCE: District teams trained to support community distributors
In the health districts of Ntui, Ebebda and Bafia, the EMINENCE project organised training sessions for heads of health areas and communication focal points. The aim was to prepare these frontline staff to train community distributors and support the implementation of onchocerciasis treatment campaigns.
The training covered three main modules: understanding onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis, understanding moxidectin, and community engagement. These topics combine knowledge of the diseases and treatment with an essential aspect of the campaigns: keeping communities informed and encouraging their participation.
The community engagement module highlighted the role of health teams in fostering dialogue with local residents. Explaining the purpose of treatment, listening to concerns and answering questions are all key to preparing for distribution and building trust.
The training covered three main modules: understanding onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis, understanding moxidectin, and community engagement. These topics combine knowledge of the diseases and treatment with an essential aspect of the campaigns: keeping communities informed and encouraging their participation.
The community engagement module highlighted the role of health teams in fostering dialogue with local residents. Explaining the purpose of treatment, listening to concerns and answering questions are all key to preparing for distribution and building trust.
Bringing the training into communities
The trained staff will, in turn, conduct sessions for community distributors in their respective health areas. This cascade training approach will bring knowledge closer to where distribution takes place and prepare community distributors for their responsibilities towards local populations.
By involving heads of health areas and communication focal points, EMINENCE is strengthening the links between health teams and community stakeholders. This step helps prepare a coordinated campaign supported by clear information and local guidance.
By involving heads of health areas and communication focal points, EMINENCE is strengthening the links between health teams and community stakeholders. This step helps prepare a coordinated campaign supported by clear information and local guidance.
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