General information

The evaluation aimed to clarify achievements and constraints of the project “Enhancing the capacity of the healthcare network in early childhood disability detection in Vinh Long Province” and proposed recommendations for the following phase of the Project. Herein, we would like to present some main findings from the evaluation:

1. Project cooperation, coordination and management
2. Project’s tool-kit
3. Communication events
4. Capacities of the grassroots health workers in early detecting and early intervention
5. Screening and disability classification as highly important activities
6. Effectiveness of early intervention and referral activities
7. Data collection of children with disabilities

Further details please refer to the file attached : VietHealth EndProject Evaluation ... (more...)

Pilot intervention on disability treatment in northern Vietnam by piloting a model for the establishment of a sustainable high quality rehabilitation clinic  in Ha Noi.

 Expected results will be as follows:

• The number of disabled children under 15 years of age in Hanoi City and the surrounding area who are treated for the disability rehabilitation will be increased
• Capacity needs of rehabilitation technicians and collaborators’ VietHealth are upgraded;
• The clinic is sustainable 24 months after operations begin
• Effective co-ordination of the healthcare referral network and increased capacity of local healthcare facilities
• Reduction of the burden that disabilities have within communities.

Grant for basic set-up cost is US$27,000

Project lifespan is 1year from December 2009 to November 2010.

VietHealth is currently working under FELM’s grant on implementing a project for Piloting a model for building capacity in early childhood disability identification and prevention for village health workers and commune health workers in Phu Tho Province. The pilot aims to develop a training model of early childhood disability prevention and IEC programme for VHWs and CHWs in Phu Tho Province. (more…)

VietHealth is currently working under  IrishAid’s grant to implement a model project for enhancing the capacity of the existing network of health workers, teachers and social workers to identify early childhood disability detection and  treatment. (more…)

Distribution of 535 wheelchairs to disabled residents in Hanoi and provinces (Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, Hung Yen, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh and Vinh Long…) from December 2009 to April 2010.  (more…)

Viethealth aims to reduce the effects of disabilities in rural areas through early detection and intervention for both children and high risk groups. We hope to prevent disability by increasing the capability of local medical staff to carry out more effective treatment and rehabilitation along with education through mass media.

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