Hagaz sub-zone registering commendable outcome in community health wellbeing

The village health workers scheme in Hagaz sub-zone is registering commendable outcome as regards control of communicable diseases in general and malaria infection in particular.

Hagaz, September 2014 – The village health workers scheme in Hagaz sub-zone is registering commendable outcome as regards control of communicable diseases in general and malaria infection in particular. This was disclosed at an assessment meeting concerning the domain.

Mr. Gebremeskel Gebrehiwet, head of the Health Ministry’s branch in the sub-zone, noted the significance of active role of village health workers towards promoting community wellbeing.

Mr. Kiros Sereke, head of malaria prevention in the Health Ministry’s branch in Anseba region, indicated on his part that malaria infection has shown visible decline thanks to the promotional activities by village health workers. In this connection, infection in the region has been reduced by 98% compared to the previous year, he added.

In closing remarks, Dr. Kesetebirhan Solomon, head of the Health Ministry’s  branch in the region, explained that the endeavors being made with a view to ensuring community health are registering encouraging outcome through higher communal and health workers participation.