In 2019, ZHTS partnered with the Epilepsy Support Foundation (ESF) to enhance epilepsy identification and management skills among healthcare workers in Zvimba District. With approval from the Ministry of Health and Child Care in Zimbabwe, Phase 1 achieved the following milestones:
- Collaboration with key partners to develop an Epilepsy Manual for Primary Health Workers.
- Conducted Training of Trainers sessions for 7 senior district leaders.
- Trained 230 nurses and village health workers across 5 areas in the district.
As of May 2024, Phase 2 of the project has commenced, focusing on the following objectives:
- Providing training to an additional >215 primary health workers in Zvimba District.
- Conducting training for 18 local teachers in Zvimba.
- Compiling and delivering a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation report.
Upon completion, we commit to sharing key findings and project outcomes on our website.
