Health Education Workshop Empowers Local Health Workers
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Health Education Workshop Empowers Local Health Workers

29 December 2024Workshop

Building Capacity at the Community Level

Afya Nzuri Network recently hosted a comprehensive health education workshop in Kampala, bringing together Village Health Team (VHT) members from several districts.

Workshop Highlights

The two-day workshop covered:

  1. Preventive Health Measures — Hand hygiene, safe water practices, and nutrition
  2. Disease Management — Recognising symptoms of common diseases and when to refer
  3. Maternal and Child Health — Antenatal care awareness and childhood immunisation schedules
  4. Tele-health Introduction — Using basic technology for remote health consultations

Participant Feedback

Participants expressed gratitude for the practical, hands-on training that they can immediately apply in their communities.

Looking Forward

We plan to hold quarterly workshops across different regions of Uganda. Interested in hosting or sponsoring a workshop? Contact us.