People include the most vulnerable in the response
When people know who is most at risk to malaria in their village, they can involve them in the response to malaria. These people then start using adequat prevention and care methods.
A few examples...
Kokoko Gapoti, a great and respected sorcerer in a village in Togo explained: “In the past, many persons were sick because of malaria. Women did not go to antenatal visits. There were many miscarriages and also many deaths among young children. Since we started to discuss this together, there have been no more miscarriages. Pregnant women go to their antenatal visit every 3 months. I brought my own wife to the visit.” |
No miscarriages, no young children dying (Togo)
Today, more than half of the 700 Red Cross clubs for Mothers in Togo have already done their Self Assessment for Malaria Competence and are now implementing their Action Plan. “This practice has truly helped us to integrate women in the search for solutions,” remarks Gladys Tay-Agbobli, who gives support to these clubs throughout the country. “Now, it is the women who look for ways to protect the health of their children. And their own health too! For if the mother gets sick, the whole family is sick!” |
Women protect their children (Togo)
