Awareness Day

Sputum testing for anyone with a cough lasting more than two weeks, contact screening for households of TB patients, and information on free treatment.

Malaria testing, distribution of treated nets where available, and education on why every fever should be tested rather than treated blindly.

Practical hand hygiene training for staff, students and visitors. The single most effective way to prevent infection in a hospital.

Breastfeeding support and counselling at the maternal and child health clinic, including help for mothers of premature and low-birth-weight babies.