Improving Access to WASH Services by adopting Improved Hygiene Practices and Infrastructure in Mandera County
The historic 2021-2023 Horn of Africa drought affected more than 5 million people in Kenya. With five consecutive failed rainy seasons, more than 400,000 people in the ASAL regions were forced to move from their homes in search of lifesaving assistance (IOM). During...
El-Nino Emergency Response in Dolow and Belethawa Districts, Somalia
Good hygiene and sanitation practices can save lives In the Gedo region of Somalia, the River Dawa is a double-edged sword for the communities it supports. While it sustains agricultural livelihoods during the dry seasons, it can quickly become a source of...
PROMOTING ACTION TO END MALNUTRITION IN MANDERA THROUGH THE FAMILY MUAC APPROACH
Binti Abubakar Yussuf using the MUAC tool on her daughter Faiza In July 2023, Faiza, 3 years old, was screened for malnutrition by a community health volunteer in Bulla Geneva, Border Point One (BP-1) location Mandera. Her mother, Binti Abubakar Yussuf, aged 30,...
Adopting Improved Hygiene Practices for IDP Households In Deynille District
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) communication campaigns are important in promoting good hygiene practices and reducing the spread of waterborne diseases. Their impact stems from the use of effective communication strategies to encourage social and behaviour change and improve public health outcomes. By addressing challenges such as open defecation and unsafe water practices, these campaigns bring about transformative health improvements in vulnerable communities. Community hygiene...
