UNICEF, USAID donate communication materials to promote health education in Region Nine

IN a ceremony held on Monday at the Ministry of Health’s boardroom, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, accepted a donation of communication materials from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
This donation, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to enhance health education in Region Nine by equipping Community Health Committees with the tools necessary to promote better nutrition and address other health-related issues.
The Community Health Committees, which have been established in 15 communities across Region Nine, will benefit from these materials as they work to improve health outcomes through community engagement. Community health workers will use the donated items, which include booklets and other informative materials, to spread accurate health information at health centres and schools.
The donation comprises 145 branded vests, 215 posters on nutrition, 130 posters on hand hygiene, 12 banners, 25 handbooks, 10 manuals, and 34 flash drives containing educational videos. These materials will be distributed across the 15 communities, contributing to the ongoing efforts to strengthen public health awareness and education.
Attending the handover were Director of Primary Healthcare Services, Dr. Ertensia Hamilton; Youth and Adolescent Development Officer, Ms. Jewell Crosse; and Deputy Representative (ag), Mr. Gabriel Vockel, from UNICEF Guyana and Suriname.
Dr. Frank Anthony expressed gratitude for the partnership with UNICEF and USAID, emphasising the importance of community-based health education in promoting healthier lifestyles in the hinterland regions.

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