Child of Hope: slum health survey results

[Online PR for slum charity Child of Hope]

The results are in from last year’s health survey that compared Child of Hope pupils to similar resident children of Namatala slum – and it clearly shows that Child of Hope's health interventions are improving health. 

The more obvious comparisons showing benefits for CoH pupils are in these areas:

• Teeth: 35.7% better

• Eye problems: 15.1% better

• Head infections: 15.1% better

• Nose problems: 14.8% better

• Anaemia: 13.7% better

• Underweight: 10.8% better

• Skin problems: 10.4% better

The anaemia score is interesting. A child showing signs of anaemia is an indication that he or she has recently had or still has some form of parasitic infection – including malaria.

During the survey we had help from some medical students and staff from JOY Hospice – the clinic we often use when our children fall sick and it is beyond what our small sickbay can manage.

Children were weighed, had their height recorded, had their bodies thoroughly examined for wounds, parasites, vision/hearing problems – anything that might give clues to their physical well-being.

You can see the full results from the survey by clicking here.