Child Health

Community Outreach Project (COP)​

Child Health aims at informing parents about the primary health care of their children: hygiene and nutrition. The goal is to make sure that children are taken care of and that prevention takes place of severe sickness and malnutrition.

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Sickness

Preventable and treatable childhood illnesses continuously contributes to the decreasing of the high children morbidity and mortality rates. The leading causes of mortality include preventable and treatable conditions such as malaria, acute respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases and malnutrition.

 

Malnutrition

Malnutrition remains a significant public health challenge in Sierra Leone, particularly among children under five years of age. While treatment of malnutrition is essential, a sustainable and cost-effective approach must prioritize prevention. Preventing malnutrition not only saves lives but also supports long-term growth, cognitive development, and resilience in children.

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Child health Outreach Project (COP)

The project includes a proactive child health outreach initiative, focusing on preventing malnutrition before it takes hold. Through early screening, care-giver education, growth monitoring and the promotion of optimal infant and young child feeding practices, this initiative will strengthen community-based prevention efforts.

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By empowering families and frontline health workers with the tools and knowledge to maintain healthy nutrition from birth, we can address the root causes of malnutrition and reduce the burden on the healthcare system.​ With a strong focus on prevention, this outreach program aims to create lasting improvements in child health outcomes and contribute to a healthier, more resilient generation in Sierra Leone.

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