Submission ID 117349
| Issue/Objective | Issue: In 2023, Frankadua, Ghana, experienced a high incidence of malaria, with 80% of schoolchildren testing positive. The high malaria rate was primarily attributed to stagnant and contaminated water sources, which served as breeding grounds for mosquitoes (Serengbe et al., 2015). This global health initiative aimed to reduce malaria transmission by providing access to clean water through boreholes, water receptacles, and pumps that are sustainably maintained by communities. Educational programs are implemented in schools promoting hygiene practices. Building trust and relationships with community members and empowering the community to participate in malaria prevention are at the core of this nurse-led project, emphasizing reducing the burden of this communicable disease. |
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| Methodology/Approach | Method: This presentation will describe the progress of this nurse-led collaborative project, which employs clinical best practices and advocates for health equity through innovative solutions and community partnerships. Data will be collected through a convergent design. |
| Results | Results: Thus far, malaria rates among school children in Frankadua decreased from 80% to 30% in one year in communities provided access to clean water and community-involved education. |
| Discussion/Conclusion | Conclusion: This clean water initiative demonstrated the critical role of safe water access in reducing malaria transmission and improving overall community health in Frankadua and surrounding areas. The decline in malaria rates highlights the importance of clean water access in combination with sustainable management of these clean water systems in reducing the burden of disease (Eboh, 2023). The effectiveness of integrating infrastructure improvements alongside education and relationship-building with community members makes this nurse-led initiative innovative and sustainable. |
| Presenters and affiliations | Tonya Roy Douglas College Leiasha Vandermey Douglas College |
