9 communities in Reg 9 to benefit from communication materials donated by UNICEF/USAID
The Health Ministry on Monday received a donation of a quantity of communication materials from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
These materials, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will be distributed to the Community Health Committees in Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) to promote health education on improved nutrition as well as other health-related issues.
The Community Health Committees have been established in 15 communities within the region where community health workers will utilise the donated materials to carry out their tasks.
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony; Deputy Representative (ag), Gabriel Vockel and other members receiving the donation
Among the items are booklets designed to help disseminate accurate information. Additionally, the other materials will be available at health centres and schools across the 15 communities.
The items include 145 branded vests, 215 posters on nutrition, 130 posters on hand hygiene, 12 banners, 25 handbooks, 10 manuals, and 34 flash drives loaded with educational videos.
The simple handing over ceremony was attended by Director of the Primary Healthcare Services, Dr Ertensia Hamilton; Youth and Adolescent Development Officer, Jewell Crosse and Deputy Representative (ag), Gabriel Vockel, both from UNICEF Guyana and Suriname.
The donation was accepted by Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony
