NZIU HEALTH CENTER

PROJECT BACKGROUND : The health facility is built on 4 acres’ plot was initiated during the colonial era in 1940's by the community with the aim of enabling the local people to have access to medication. The health center has the capacity to cater for 700 patients on a daily basis and it has 5 medical staff members including two casual workers. There is a building housing the main hospital and currently the maternity wing is under construction plus two staff houses. The health institution also offers an opportunity where the community members come together to enhance the process of implementation of community development activities and thus champion the common cause that is to improve the living standards of the local community members. Poverty levels are extremely high in the community with the majority of the people reliant on subsistence agriculture. Due to poor farming techniques and the effects of harsh weather conditions, environmental degradation has been a major challenge with the resultant diseases like malnutrition afflicting the Children.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES : The facility offers health services to the local community members.

VOLUNTEER TASKS : • • The volunteers will be assigned duties in the health facility by professional staff • Record keeping, weighing, and general cleanliness among other duties at the center. • Submit Project Report to KVDA.