At St. Walburg’s Hospital in rural southern Tanzania, thousands of patients are treated every month who would otherwise have no access to healthcare. The Artemed Stiftung supports the hospital in fulfilling this important task. Every month, we receive a detailed report from the hospital management about the activities and development of our cooperation. Here is the information for the month of August.

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In August, a meeting was held with various institutions, stakeholders and representatives of the surrounding villages to gather opinions on the current operation of the hospital. Everyone was very satisfied with the work. It was suggested that further installations be made in the clinic, such as an endoscope or an ECHO. These purchases are already included in the hospital's three-year plan.

Community Healthcare and Outreach project:

As part of the Community Healthcare project, 1506 children were vaccinated in August. Together with the 'Gender based violence' project, 79 girls and young women were informed about proper nutrition for their families and about their rights. During the visits, 50 children were also examined as a precautionary measure. 12 girls and 20 boys were diagnosed with anemia and 11 small children under the age of five with malnutrition, three of them with very severe malnutrition. The children concerned were taken to hospital for treatment.

Cervical screening tests were also carried out again. A total of 29 women were tested. Fortunately, the results were negative for all of them.

Training sessions and workshops on hygiene and cleanliness were also held.