GOALS

• Evaluated the levels of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in the target population.Between 60-70% of the population will have schistosomiasis, and between 20-30% will have soil-transmitted helminthiasis.
• The prevalence of malaria in the target population is known.15-25% of the population will have malaria.
• Known the prevalence of anemia in the target population.Between 45 – 55% of the population will have anemia.
• Malnutrition levels among the target population studied. 60% of the population will present some type of malnutrition.
• Improved environmental sanitation. At least 75% of the population will have access to latrines and will know the implications of defecating freely and urinating in fresh water.
• Educated the health personnel involved, infants and women of reproductive age in hygienic-sanitary habits and lifestyles. After the first year, 80% of the target population will have knowledge about hygiene-health habits that prevent infections and a healthy lifestyle.
• Sustainable local alliances generated over time. At least two local entities will participate in the project (NGOs Agua de Coco-Bel Avenir and Fami)
• Local public organizations involved to achieve the sustainability of the project. The Ministry of Health (MS) will be contacted to incorporate the target population into the national surveillance and control plans for malaria, soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis.

ACTIVITIES

1. Recondition and equip a space for a field laboratory - “point-of-care” dispensary for early analysis of samples and administration of treatment. The consumables, as well as the rapid strips for malaria and anemia, will be purchased on site.
2. Information and obtaining informed consent. Complete a questionnaire on sociodemographic data and frequency of food consumption. Anthropometric assessment.
3. Obtaining samples of feces, urine and blood.
4. Sample analysis:

• feces using Kato-Katz and optical microscopy,
• urine through filtration and microscopy,
• blood using quick strips.

5. Antiparasitic treatment and iron supplements.
6. Talks-workshop on hygienic-sanitary habits, nutritional education and healthy lifestyles. To the technical support staff, animators and trainers in the first phase, and secondly to the target population and their community.
7. Sign collaboration agreements with local public organizations (Ministry of Health) for inclusion in the surveillance and control programs for schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis and malaria (WHO) or malnutrition and anemia (FAO).

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