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IN PHOTOS: Health care workers keep up the fight against malaria during COVID-19
July 13th, 2020 | Jhpiego Staff
Jhpiego is collaborating with Ministries of Health in malaria-endemic countries to advocate for, plan and enable continued malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment services, especially for those at highest risk—pregnant women and children under 5—while employing precautions to protect patients and health workers from COVID-19.
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In Zimbabwe, postnatal mothers are awaiting observation while social distancing at Angwa Health Facility in Mbire. (Photo by: ZAPIM)In Kenya, community health volunteers are helping with rapid diagnostic tests for malaria. (Photo by: Donald Apat)In Kenya, health workers are learning about severe malaria while undergoing mentorship. (Photo by: Donald Apat)In Zambia, teams are undertaking a malaria data quality audit at a rural health center in Muchinga Province. (Photo by: Mulakwa Kamuliwo)In Cameroon, a training of trainers is conducted while participants practice social distancing.In Guinea, a rapid diagnostic test is given in a rural health center for a suspected case of malaria. (Photo by: Mohamed Conde)In Guinea, the Stop Palu + project has equipped health workers with masks and hand washing kits. (Photo by: Mohamed Conde)
Jhpiego believes that when women are healthy, families and communities are strong. We won’t rest until all women and their families—no matter where they live—can access the health care they need to pursue happy and productive lives.
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