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HELP MISSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES- MALARIA REPORT 2011 HELP MISSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
REPORT ON MALARIA PROJECT 2011
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DR. RAO SATAPATI - DIRECTOR
CO-OPERAID
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APRIL 06TH 2011
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HELP MISSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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NAKURU, KENYA
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RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL:
JOSEPHINE SINDAVI.

PROJECT TITLE: MALARIA PROJECT
PROJECT SITE: KOIBATEK and BARINGO

HELP MISSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES- MALARIA REPORT 2011
HELP MISSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
BACKGROUND
Help Mission Development Services (HMDS) is a Kenyan Non Governmental
Organization (NGO) operating under the NGO Coordination Act 1990, since 2004. The
Organization’s Mission is: ‘To assist and empower disadvantaged people and
communities towards self determination, self reliance and self sufficiency”.
The Organization is based at Nakuru- the headquarters of Rift Valley Province. The
organization has six staff and serves different communities in Rift Valley Province of
Kenya, through community development initiatives, vocational and education support.
HMDS corroborate Government development agenda in its programme areas and
works in partnership with CO-OPERAID SWITZERLAND, ICARE AUSTRALIA and
INTERAID DENMARK to accomplish its mission.
MALARIA

Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted via the bites of
infected mosquitoes. The most susceptible group to malaria infections are pregnant
women and children under 5 years of age.
SYMPTOMS OF MALARIA
Fever, headache and vomiting, which usually appears between 10 and 15 days after the
mosquito bite. If not treated, malaria can quickly become life-threatening. In many parts
of the world, the parasites have developed resistance to a number of malaria medicines.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Prompt and effective treatment.
• Use of insecticide treated nets by people at risk e.g. pregnant women and children in
high transmission areas.
• Drainage of swamps near residential houses.
• Internal residual spraying with insecticide to control the vector mosquitoes.
• Use of anti-repellants on exposed body parts when visiting endemic areas.
FACTS ONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MALARIA
One in five (20%) of all childhood deaths in Africa are due to malaria. It is estimated that
an African child has on average between 1.6 and 5.4 episodes of malaria fever each
year. Every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria in Africa. (WHO website.2009).
Early identification and prompt treatment are two basic elements of malaria control.
Early and effective treatment of malaria can shorten the duration of the infection and
prevent further complications including the great majority of deaths. The right to disease
management should be seen not only as a component of malaria control but a
fundamental right of all populations at risk.
HELP MISSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES- MALARIA REPORT 2011
Inappropriate use of ant-malarial drugs in the past has contributed to widespread
resistance in the malaria parasite to drugs such as chloroquine, leading to rising rates of
sickness and death.
The main objective of malaria vector control is to significantly reduce the rate and
number of cases of both parasite infection and clinical malaria. This is achieved by
controlling the malaria-bearing mosquito and thereby reducing or interrupting
transmission.
Long-lasting insecticidal nets can be used to provide protection to risk groups,
especially young children and pregnant women in high transmission areas. This
provides personal protection. The nets are effective for a number of years depending on
models and conditions of use.
Internal residual spraying is the most effective means of rapidly reducing mosquito
density. Its full potential is obtained when at least 80 % of premises with malaria vectors
are sprayed. Internal spraying is effective for 3 to 6 months, depending on the
insecticide used and the type of surface on which it is sprayed.
Pregnant women are at high risk not only of dying from the complications of severe
malaria, but also spontaneous abortion, premature delivery or stillbirth. Malaria is also a
cause of severe maternal anaemia and is responsible for about one third of preventable
low birth weight babies.
Malaria causes loss of annual economic growth in countries with intense transmission. It
traps families and communities in a downward spiral of poverty, disproportionately
affecting marginalized and poor people who cannot afford treatment. Malaria has
lifelong effects through increased poverty and impaired learning. It cuts attendance at
schools and workplaces. However, it is preventable and curable.
Help Mission Development Services in collaboration with CO-OPERAID came up with
the following objectives:
The overall objective of the project is to diminish the malaria disease by creating
awareness, educating and inspiring target beneficiaries into participatory prevention and
management of malaria.
The specific objectives include the following:-  Public health education  Provision of insecticide-treated mosquito nets,  Residual house spraying,  Environmental management training and demonstrations including clean-ups, clearing/cutting of surrounding bush, removal and/or drainage of stagnant pools of water  Treatment/referral of infected persons. HELP MISSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES- MALARIA REPORT 2011 Due to financial constrain enough funds were not secured for the above project activities. Help Mission Development services re-scheduled their project so that only a few of them could be accommodated. These are; 1. Public health education, 2. Provision of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and 3. Environmental management training and demonstrations including clean-ups, clearing/cutting of surrounding bush, removal and/or drainage of stagnant pools of water.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SO FAR.
HMDS contacted the Ministry of health through Public Health Department and meet with
Dr. Juma - Director of public health Malaria preventive department and discussed the
project. Dr. Juma the National Director of Malaria prevention encouraged us and
prioritized our project as; Educational campaigns and distribution of treated insecticide
nets especially targeting the school as the Ministry is doing it for expectant mothers and
children below the age of one year.
We also contacted Dr. Chebet- District public Health Officer (PHO) Marigat on the same
and discussed on when the exercise is starting this April.
We have planned to have public education before the beneficiaries are given the nets.
The environmental clean up will be done six times throughout the project
implementation period on nine month in collaboration with the Public health Officer in
Marigat, local administration and the community at large.

Source: http://hmds.or.ke/downloads/Malaria%20%20Report%20%2004%20-%20%202011.pdf