Provision of health offices in Rokiškis district, Kupiškis district and Visaginas municipal schools

Description

The main purpose of the project is to improve the quality of health care services provided to children in Rokiškis, Kupiškis and Visaginas, giving the priority to mental health. Specialists actively and intensively organize various events, programs, discussions, lectures for children on various topics of health care, healthy lifestyle and related topics. However, their work is limited by the lack of equipment, tools and premises necessary for the performance of these activities.  After implementation of the project the infrastructure of health offices in schools and pre-schools will be improved.  Health offices will be repaired and all the necessary furniture, equipment for the performance of health care functionality will be purchased. By acquiring and updating the methodological and educational equipment needed for improving mental health of children and young people, health care professionals will have all the opportunities to perform and ensure the functions required for pre-school and school age children. it is expected that health professionals'' work with children and young people will reduce the use of smokers, drugs and alcohol, and will be a timely prevention of an increase in crime.

Summary of project results

The project aimed to address several issues and challenges related to the health of pre-school and school-age children in Rokiškis, Kupiškis, and Visaginas districts:

1. Increasing Incidence of Diseases:

   • Challenge: A noticeable rise in the incidence of diseases among children in the mentioned districts, posing a threat to their well-being.
   • Project Aim: Reduce the level of morbidity and its consequences among children through targeted health interventions.

2. Limited Resources for Health Professionals:

   • Challenge: Health professionals working in educational institutions lack the necessary means, including inventory, tools, and suitable premises, hindering their ability to conduct health-related activities effectively.
   • Project Aim: Provide health professionals with the essential resources required to carry out preventive and educational functions.

3. Outdated and Worn-out Facilities:

   • Challenge: Furniture, equipment, and tools in health offices are outdated, physically and morally worn out, or missing, compromising the quality of health services.
   • Project Aim: Upgrade and replenish health offices with modern and functional furniture, equipment, and tools to ensure a conducive working environment.

4. Limited Methodological and Training Tools:

   • Challenge: Lack of various methodological and training tools hampers the effectiveness of health education programs for children.
   • Project Aim: Provide health professionals with the necessary methodological and training tools to enhance the quality and impact of educational initiatives.

5. Need for Cabinet Repairs:

   • Challenge: Some cabinets require repairs to meet the necessary standards for health offices.
   • Project Aim: Repair and renovate cabinets to create safe and compliant spaces for health professionals to conduct their activities.

By addressing these challenges, the project seeks to create an environment where health professionals can effectively carry out preventive measures, health education, and interventions to enhance the overall health of children in the specified districts.

The project implemented a series of activities to address the identified challenges and improve the health of pre-school and school-age children in Rokiškis, Kupiškis, and Visaginas districts. 

1. Installation and Repair of Health Cabinets:

   • Activities: Installed and repaired health cabinets in educational institutions.
   • Outputs: Upgraded and well-equipped health cabinets, providing suitable spaces for health professionals to conduct activities.

2. Acquisition of Furniture, Equipment, and Tools:

   • Activities: Obtained mandatory furniture, equipment, and basic/advanced tools for health offices.
   • Outputs: Improved inventory, tools, and facilities in health offices, ensuring professionals have the necessary resources for effective health-related activities.

3. Prevention of Chronic Diseases and Infectious Diseases:

   • Activities: Implemented preventive measures targeting chronic non-communicable diseases and infectious diseases.
   • Outputs: Enhanced preventive interventions, reducing the risk factors and exacerbations of chronic diseases and preventing the spread of infectious diseases among children.

4. Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles:

   • Activities: Organized events, programs, discussions, and lectures on health care and healthy lifestyle topics for children.
   • Outputs: Increased awareness and understanding of healthy lifestyle choices among children, fostering positive behaviors.

5. Development of Personal Hygiene Skills:

   • Activities: Conducted initiatives to help children develop personal hygiene skills.
   • Outputs: Empowered children with knowledge and skills related to personal hygiene, contributing to their overall health and well-being.

6. Prevention of Harmful Habits:

   • Activities: Implemented strategies to prevent harmful habits among children.
   • Outputs: Reduced the prevalence of harmful habits such as smoking, drug use, and alcohol consumption among the target population.

The combination of these activities aimed to create a holistic approach, providing health professionals with the necessary resources and tools to address health challenges, promote healthy behaviors, and contribute to the long-term well-being of pre-school and school-age children in the specified districts.

The project achieved several outcomes and impacts, benefiting pre-school and school-age children in Rokiškis, Kupiškis, and Visaginas districts, as well as health professionals working in educational institutions:

1. Upgraded Health Cabinets:

   • Outcome: Installed and repaired health cabinets.
   • Impact: Improved working environments for health professionals, enhancing their ability to conduct health-related activities effectively.

2. Access to Methodological and Training Tools:

   • Outcome: Procured various methodological and training tools.
   • Impact: Equipped health professionals with essential tools for conducting effective educational programs, workshops, and discussions with children, contributing to increased awareness and understanding.

3. Improved Cabinet Conditions:

   • Outcome: Repaired and renovated health cabinets.
   • Impact: Enhanced the physical conditions of health cabinets, ensuring compliance with required standards and creating safe spaces for health professionals to conduct activities.

4. Reduced Incidence of Diseases:

   • Outcome: Implemented preventive measures for chronic and infectious diseases.
   • Impact: Contributed to a reduction in the incidence of chronic non-communicable diseases and infectious diseases among pre-school and school-age children.

5. Promoted Healthy Lifestyles:

   • Outcome: Organized events and programs promoting healthy lifestyles.
   • Impact: Increased awareness among children about healthy lifestyle choices, fostering positive behaviors and habits.

6. Development of Personal Hygiene Skills:

   • Outcome: Conducted initiatives to develop personal hygiene skills.
   • Impact: Empowered children with knowledge and skills related to personal hygiene, contributing to their overall health and well-being.

In summary, the project''s outcomes and impacts were multifaceted, ranging from improved physical infrastructure and resources to tangible improvements in the health behaviors and conditions of pre-school and school-age children in the targeted districts. The benefits extended to both the young beneficiaries and the health professionals responsible for their well-being.