POLICY STATEMENTS:

Health:

a) a regular physical examination, treatment and referral systems in all learning institution are re-established and sustained;
b) all eligible learners are immunized;
c) guidance and Counselling services are strengthened;
d) appropriate protective clothing is provided to learners;
e) appropriate facilities for learners with Special Education Needs (SEN) are provided;
f) physical Education in all learning institutions is strengthened;
g) adequate clean and safe water is available;
h) regular personal hygiene inspections on learners are carried out;
i) appropriate and adequate sanitary facilities are available;
j) the school environment and structures are safe, clean and maintained;
k) family Life and Sexuality Education is promoted in all schools;
l) initiatives aimed at controlling, preventing and mitigating the spread and impact of STIs/HIV AND AIDS on the school community are established and strengthened;
m) preventive and control measures against communicable and non-communicable diseases are instituted;
n) school based anti-substance abuse programmes in all schools are intensified; and
o) collaboration and partnership with relevant stakeholders are promoted and strengthened;

Nutrition:

a) health and nutrition education is institutionalised at all levels of the school system;
b) eligible learners receive micronutrient supplements;
c) a school de-worming programme is established;
d) food production units are revitalised in all learning institutions;
e) the school feeding services are initiated and communities are involved; and
f) growth monitoring and promotion is institutionalised and implemented;

Institutional Framework:

a) SHN focal persons at all levels in the MoE, MoH, MACO and MCDSS are appointed;
b) SHN monitoring and evaluating systems are established; and utilized;
c) partnerships with all stakeholders in SHN activities are strengthened;
d) SHN is institutionalised at all levels of the Education system;
e) a procurement and distribution system for drugs, micronutrients supplements and supplies is established; and sustained and;
f) networking and sharing information between learning institutions, districts and provinces is initiated and strengthened at all levels;

Legal Framework:

(a) SHN activities are implemented as provided for within the existing pieces of legislation.
(b) United Nations and the African Union Children’s Charters and any other relevant Charters are incorporated into SHN activities.