Good health is basic to all life. From conception to the end of life, respect for life is seen in care for our human condition. Thus HVCF offers a variety of services for various aspects of health care. Under the topic health, we
Good health is basic to all life. From conception to the end of life, respect for life is seen in care for our human condition. Thus HVCF offers a variety of services for various aspects of health care. Under the topic health, we look at clinical health care, community health care, laboratory services, water development, orphans and vulnerable children, children with special needs and specifically the project for children with rickets.
Clinical Health Care is carried out in the project site. This term refers to those services which are offered in the Health Clinic. They include the following services:
Parents or Guardians are expected to bring their children five different times after birth to prevent the children from diseases such as tetanus, polio, pneumonia, tuberculosis, measles, etc. The visit also provides opportunity to monitor the child’s growth and general health to determine if there is any sign of malnourishment or other problem. During the visit, the parents (usually mothers) receive health advice during the Health Education input.
Because there are health staff on duty, people who are ill can visit the clinic during the day, or even at night if there is an emergency. Children are often brought with illnesses such as diarrhea, malaria, stomach pain, etc. The health staff follow what is known as the IMCI, i.e., Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses. This allows them to take a comprehensive approach to the health of the child. When the condition is too serious and they need admission, they are referred to one of the hospitals in Kaduna.
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