Integrated Education Health ‘NOT A ROOM BUT A PROGRAMME’

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By Whitney Mulobela, State House Chief Communications Strategist

Some key facts about the Integrated Education Health Programme symbolically commissioned at Malama School in Kasama by the Government on Saturday.
– Nationwide Impact: Operating in all 10 provinces, covering 30 districts
– Reaching Millions: Currently serving over 1.5 million learners in 700+ schools
– Empowering Teachers: Trained over 5,000 teachers to handle minor health cases and promote health in school
– Infrastructure Development: Completed 595 Health Rooms in the first phase, with 2,500 more to be built across 70 districts
– Expanding Access: Expected to serve over 3 million learners by 2028
– Comprehensive Support: Health Rooms equipped with solar systems, medication, digital clinical technology, furniture, and sanitary towels
– Data-Driven: Integrated data system for monitoring and evaluation, with dashboards for data review and disease surveillance
– Collaboration: Linked to Health facilities for fast-track referrals and technical support
– Positive Outcomes: Reducing illness-related absenteeism, decongesting clinics and hospitals, and improving health outcomes for learners.