Over 50,000 school children are learning about the dangers of malaria thanks to a novel Health Poverty Action project in Cambodia that involves teachers and video shows.
Malaria rates are high in the provinces of Ratanakiri and Preah Vihear, accounting for up to 15% of consultations at health facilities.
More women and children become ill and die here than in other areas of the country.
This project involves 1,200 teachers in 270 schools and involves collaboration between provincial education and health departments.
It uses mobile video shows in schools and communities to educate people on ways to prevent and cure malaria, and the need to seek early treatment. As most people are not literate, the videos are an appropriate and interesting way to pass on vital health messages to communities at high risk of malaria.
The aim is that teachers and pupils will share what they have learnt at home and among friends.
Health Poverty Action is working in partnership with the Global Fund Round 4 Cambodia Malaria Programme on this project.
A young boy raises awareness about the dangers of malaria in Ratanakiri.
Last modified: 27/06/2011
