- Health and Nutrition: Zan Health believes that a healthy community is the foundation for a productive, empowered, and resilient society. Our Health and Nutrition program focuses on promoting good health practices, preventing disease, and improving nutrition—especially among vulnerable populations in Zanzibar.
- Program Goals: • Improve knowledge and practices related to hygiene, disease prevention, and nutrition.
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• Reduce the prevalence of malnutrition, especially among children under 5 and pregnant women.
• Strengthen community-based health systems through education, training, and outreach.
• Support early detection and management of preventable diseases.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and food security through community engagement.
Health and Nutrition
- Community Health Education: Conduct awareness campaigns on hygiene, sanitation, maternal health, child nutrition, and non-communicable diseases.
- Nutrition Outreach: Deliver nutrition education and cooking demonstrations using local, affordable, and nutritious foods.
- School Health Clubs: Support schools to run health clubs promoting hygiene, handwashing, healthy eating, and fitness.
- Maternal & Child Health Clinics: Organize outreach events in collaboration with local health centers for antenatal care, growth monitoring, and breastfeeding support.
- Capacity Building: Train community health workers and volunteers in basic health, first aid, and nutrition counseling.
- Food Gardens: Establish community or household gardens to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Key Activities
- Target Groups: • Pregnant and lactating women
• Children under five
• School-aged children
• Youth and adolescents
• Rural and underserved communities
• Community health volunteers and local leaders