Access to Infant and Maternal (AIM) Health Plus Sierra Leone
Origin language: English
Country
Sierra Leone
Coverage
Regional
Nb of implementation sites
50
Lead organization
Implementation partners
Community Advocacy Development Agency (CADA)
Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation
National Telecommunication Commission (NATCOM)
Health Focus Area
Maternal and child health
Health promotion
Others
Other chronic conditions and disabilities
Communicable diseases
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Vaccination / Immunization
Services
Others
Public health and disease surveillance
Health logistics
Emergency preparedness and response
Predictive health and early diagnosis
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Summary
The AIM Health Plus project, supported by Irish Aid, seeks to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality while improving child survival and nutrition in four African countries. Emphasizing behavior change at the household level, particularly in Sierra Leone's Imperi district and Sherbro Island, the project has integrated a digital health component since 2017. Community health workers (CHWs) utilize smartphones equipped with Dimagi’s CommCare software to deliver Timed and Targeted Counselling (ttC) for pregnant women and caregivers of children under two. The application aids in sending timely visit reminders and allows for real-time data submission to enhance planning. Incorporating local language audio clips has improved acceptance and communication, thereby strengthening the health system. The health focus areas of the project include vaccination and immunization, chronic conditions and disabilities, communicable diseases, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, and health promotion.
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DHA
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iDHA (Project ID)
meqiaw
Project links
https://www.worldvision.ie/what-we-do/health/Maternal-and-child-healthOrigin of information
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2024-11-11
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Last update by
Mirana Michelle on 2024-11-11
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