Uganda: Kikuube Village Health Teams Get Bicycles to Improve Nutrition Screening
[Nile Post] Kikuube District has handed over 74 bicycles to Village Health Teams (VHTs) to strengthen nutrition screening and referral services for children and pregnant women at village level.
Kikuube District in Uganda has distributed 74 bicycles to Village Health Teams (VHTs) to enhance their nutrition screening and referral services for children and pregnant women. This initiative, supported by the Government of Uganda and UNICEF, aims to decentralize nutritional services and improve health outcomes. Kikuube District Health Officer Dr Andrew Mugisha explained that the bicycles will facilitate earlier identification of malnutrition cases, ensuring timely care for affected children and mothers.
District Chairperson Paddy Kisembo praised the VHTs for their role in improving healthcare and urged them to use the bicycles for their intended purpose. District Secretary Lydia Kabahemba highlighted the expected reduction in delays in identifying and referring malnutrition cases, ultimately benefiting maternal and child health.
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