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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING & ACCOUNTABILITY
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Financial management is balancing income and expenditure to ensure that available money is used appropriately to meet ongoing needs. Financial management has three crucial aspects: Quantity: This means that there must be enough money to meet the organization/health facility needs regardless of other factors. This applies particularly to cash. It is not safe…
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ASSESS AND CLASSIFY A SICK YOUNG INFANT 0-2 MONTHS
ASSESS AND CLASSIFY A SICK YOUNG INFANT 0-2 MONTHS Young infants have special characteristics which must be considered when classifying their illness. They can become sick and die very quickly from serious bacterial infection but which may manifest themselves through general signs e.g. reduced movements, fever or even hypothermia, failure to breastfeed etc. IMNCI PROCESS…
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Manage HIV/AIDS using IMCI approach
CHECK FOR HIV EXPOSURE AND INFECTION All children found to have pneumonia, persistent diarrhea, ear discharge or very low weight for age (any of these features) and have no urgent need or indication for referral, should be assessed for symptomatic HIV infection. Children may acquire HIV infection from an infected mother through vertical transmission in…
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TREAT THE CHILD in IMCI
TREAT THE CHILD CARRY OUT THE TREATMENT STEPS IDENTIFIED ON THE ASSESS AND CLASSIFY CHART. TEACH THE MOTHER TO GIVE ORAL DRUGS AT HOME Follow the instructions below for every oral drug to be given at home Also, follow the instructions listed with each drug’s dose Determine the appropriate drugs & dosage for the child’s…
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Assessing and Classification of a Sick Child and General Danger Signs.
Assessing and Classification of a Sick Child Determine whether this is an initial visit or a return (follow up) visit. If it is an initial visit, Ask, “what is the child’s problem”? After knowing the problem; Check for general danger signs. A general danger sign is an indicator that a child has a severe problem…
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STRABISMUS
STRABISMUS Strabismus, also known as “crossed eyes” or “squint,” is a condition characterized by an eye misalignment. In individuals with strabismus, the eyes do not properly align with each other, meaning they point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead, while the other eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward. This misalignment…
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CONGENITAL CATARACTS
CONGENITAL CATARACTS Congenital cataracts are a type of cataract that occurs at birth or during a baby’s first year of life, characterized by clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye. A lens of the eye is the transparent tissue that helps focus light onto the retina. Congenital cataracts cover a broad spectrum…
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VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Visual impairment also known as vision impairment or vision loss , is a decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses. Visual impairment refers to any kind of vision loss, ranging from partial vision loss to complete blindness. Visual impairment is often defined…
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STINGS AND BITES
STINGS AND BITES. Stings and bites refer to injuries caused by animals, insects, or plants that break the skin surface and can result in various reactions, ranging from minor irritation to severe medical conditions. The terms “sting” and “bite” are used to differentiate between the type of injury and the mechanism by which it occurs.…
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PLANT ALLERGIES
PLANT ALLERGIES Plant allergies, also known as pollen allergies or hay fever, refer to allergic reactions that occur when a person’s immune system overreacts to certain plant substances, such as pollen, plant proteins, or other allergens released by plants. These allergies are a common type of allergic rhinitis, which is characterized by symptoms such…
