Prevention, control and elimination of five neglected infectious diseases in Vaupés

What is the project about?

This project aimed to prevent and control 5 neglected infectious diseases (trachoma, geohelminthiasis, tungiasis, pediculosis and scabies) of high prevalence in the area, through the massive administration of medicines and the implementation of health promotion actions focused on these 5 diseases.

What did we do?

We trained community health agents (nursing assistants and health promoters) for the prevention and control of the 5 neglected diseases.

We massively administered medicines to the eligible population in 18 communities of Rio Abajo and Carretera in the suburban area of Mitú (Vaupés).

Developed health promotion activities in the 18 communities (community workshops and home visits)Implemented a community health surveillance system with emphasis on the 5 prioritized diseases.