Building the Capacity of Licenced Chemical Sellers in Ghana
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Posted on 24/5/11 by
Alexandra Hyde
In the second part of Gudrun Hubinger’s Mobilize Against Malaria Field Diaries, the Pfizer Global Health Fellow describes the important role of Ashanti Region’s many Licensed Chemical Sellers. MAM works with Family Health International (FHI), Ghana Social Marketing Foundation (GSMF) and Health Partners Ghana (HPG) to improve access to Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT). Over 1,000 Licensed Chemical Sellers have been trained to recognise the symptoms of malaria, recommend effective treatment with ACTs and refer pregnant women or severe cases to the nearest health facility. In a corresponding set of activities designed to increase demand as well as supply of ACTs, communities have also been taught about the symptoms and risks of malaria and the need to seek prompt and effective treatment. |
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