The People's Committee of Quang Tri province has just issued Decision No. 848/QD-UBND dated April 12, 4 approving the project document "Malaria prevention for mobile migrants in the period 2024 - 2024" for communes: Xy, A Doi, Thuan in Huong Hoa district sponsored by Health Poverty Action (HPA) with an amount of more than 2026 billion VND.
Project "Malaria prevention for mobile populations in the period 2024 - 2026" with the goal of supporting malaria prevention for mobile populations, especially people living in the forests and fields, and people crossing the border. in 3 communes of Huong Hoa district (Quang Tri province), moving towards eliminating Artemisinin-resistant P.falciparum by 2025 and eliminating malaria in Vietnam by 2030.
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| Communication on malaria prevention and control for people in mountainous areas - (Photo: cdcquangtri.vn). |
Implemented in communes: Xy, A Doi, Thuan in Huong Hoa district, which are localities with a large number of mobile migrants, also through the project to help medical staff and staff; Coordinators, volunteers and village health staff of 3 communes improve the quality of surveillance, case treatment and information collection and communication skills for the community.
Besides, the staff and medical staff; Coordinators, volunteers and village health staff of 3 communes: Xy, A Doi, and Thuan are also trained in knowledge and skills to effectively carry out Project activities in the area. , gradually reducing the number of new infections, moving towards the roadmap to eliminate malaria, contributing to the protection and care of people's health.
Health Poverty Action (HPA) is an international non-governmental organization based in the United Kingdom established in 1984 with the goal of supporting the poor and disadvantaged people. health.
HPA's support is primarily related to infectious diseases and maternal health programs in disadvantaged communities and through cross-border cooperation programs.
HPA organization began operating in Vietnam since 2016. Currently, HPA is implementing projects on malaria, tuberculosis prevention, etc. in 7 provinces including: Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Binh Thuan , Phu Yen, Quang Tri, Binh Phuoc, Gia Lai.
