Action - Integrated Malnutrition, HIV/AIDS & TB (IMHAT) Prevention and Control Project - Vitamin A supplementation - Infants and young children

Programme: Integrated Malnutrition, HIV/AIDS & TB (IMHAT) Prevention and Control Project

Programme description

The goal of the IMHAT Project is to contribute to the reduction and prevention of malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, TB and thereby contribute to reduction of child mortality rates in the Nadowli, Kintampo South and Tolon-Kumbungu districts. The specifc objectives of the project include the following: 1.Improved quality of diet for children under-five years and families 2.Improved access to essential health services and a healthy environment 3. Improved household food security 4. Strengthen capacity of World Vision, communities and partner institutions to implement programs to address malnutrition, health(including HIV/TB) and food security issues.

Programme type

Community/sub-national

Cost

Budget(2009-2012)= US$667,757

Estado:

On-going

Start date:

January

2009

End date:

September

2013

Area:

Urban

Lugar:

Nadowli, Tolon-Kumbungu, and Kintampo South districts respectively in the Upper West, Northern and Brong Ahafo regions of Ghana

Grupo de interés:

Infants and young children

Entrega:

Community-based

Hospital/clinic

Primary health care center

Detalles de la implementación:

1.Through monthly routine EPI2. Bi-annual spplementation

Indicador(es) de resultado:

% of children 6-59 months who received vitamin A capsules in previous 6 months

Sistema de monitoreo y evaluación:

1.Key performance indicator was baselined to establish coverage at the beginning of the project.2.Monitoring of project interventions are conducted monthly. Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports(narrative and financial) are collated to inform management decisions. These reports are shared with key stakeholders.3. Midterm and Endterm project evalutions will be conducted.

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Problems & Solutions

Problemas típicos	Soluciones
Insufficient staff	Insufficient staffing levels of partner institutions particularly of Ghana Health Service(GHS) remains a challenge. We have continued to advocate for increased numbers for the beneficiary districts. Community Health Planning and Services(CHPS) compounds are expected to be extened by the government to remote communities to address this gap.Occassional stock out of vitamin A capsules at health facilities. Regular monitoring of stock levels and communication with the logistics department/stores at all levels in timely for support has beed encouraged.
Infrastructure	We have poor roads linking most communities. There are ,however,plans by District Assemblies to improve road infrastructure. Insuffient staffing levels of partner institutions particularly of Ghana Health Service(GHS) remains a challenge. We have continued to advocate for increased numbers for the beneficiary districts. Community Health Planning and Services(CHPS) compounds are expected to be extened by the government to remote communities to address this gap.Occassional stock out of vitamin A capsules at health facilities. Regular monitoring of stock levels and communication with the logistics department/stores at all levels in timely for support has beed encouraged.
Supplies	Occasional stock out of vitamin A capsules at health facilities. Regular monitoring of stock levels and communication with the logistics department/stores at all levels in timely for support has been encouraged.

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