Buy-A-Net Malaria Prevention Group, Inc.

Published purpose

The project aims to improve maternal and child health in the Kayonza, Mpungu and Kanyantorogo subcounties. Buy-A-Net Malaria Prevention Group has partnered with Bwindi Community Hospital to reach an estimated 55,000 people living in remote villages, with an emphasis on children under age five and women of childbearing age. The hospital team trains village health providers and community leaders to mobilize the community, monitor children and expectant mothers, and serve as points of referral to the hospital. The team distributes insecticide-treated mosquito nets and oral rehydration salts for treatment of diarrhea, and educates community members about preventing and treating common maternal and childhood illness through school visits, radio broadcasts and information sessions. The project ended ahead of schedule.