Wajir medics in 5-day climate diseases education seminar

Programme aims to enhancing proficiency in disease surveillance, management

In Summary
  • The programme is aimed at enhancing health workers' proficiency in climate-related diseases.
  • Health workers are trying to be well versed both technically and financially, seeking to bolster their capabilities.
Wajir health workers on September 20,2023 during their 5-day climate diseases education program in Wajir.
Wajir health workers on September 20,2023 during their 5-day climate diseases education program in Wajir.
Image: MINISTRY OF HEALTH/X

Health workers in Wajir County are currently engaged in a vital 5-day training programme focusing on climate diseases. 

In a social media post by the Ministry of Health, the ministry expressed support towards the initiative as it is meant to help combat the climate disease menace. 

" The programme is aimed at enhancing health workers' proficiency in climate-related disease surveillance and management," the statement reads. 

The MoH stated that the initiative was being supported by the World Health Organization and comes at a perfect time when the country is making plans to counter the projected El Nino rains. 

The health workers are trying to be well-versed both technically and financially, seeking to bolster their capabilities in case management and indicator-based surveillance, especially regarding climate-related diseases and potential emergencies.

"In the wake of a prolonged drought, the imminent El Nino event poses a heightened risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, including malaria, cholera, dengue, and Rift Valley fever, "the MoH said.  

The MoH further expressed their unwavering commitment to ensuring that the healthcare teams are exceptionally well-prepared to effectively tackle the forthcoming challenges. 

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