RHAI CEO William Kisima leads an open-air meeting with CHWs and village leaders in Kahe Magharibi ward, Moshi village district ,Kilimanjaro region, fostering grassroots collaboration for maternal health, nutrition, NCD screening, disability support, HIV/AIDS awareness, and family planning.
Community Commitment: RHAI Mobilizes Local Leaders for Inclusive Health Action in Kahe Magharibi Ward, Moshi Village District, in Kilimanjaro region.
Under the clear skies of Kahe Magharibi, RHAI CEO Wiliam Kisima addressed community members, CHWs, and village leaders in an open-air session. With 20 participants gathered, the meeting emphasized collaboration and inclusivity in tackling pressing health priorities. Discussions highlighted maternal health support, child nutrition, NCD screening, disability inclusion, HIV/AIDS awareness, and family planning. This grassroots dialogue reflects RHAI’s vision of building resilient health systems by empowering local voices and ensuring that every community member is part of the journey toward better health.
The turnout speaks volumes. Hundreds gathered for our November outreach, showing the power of community-driven health initiatives. Together, we rise. #RHAI #CommunityTurnout #HealthEquity #NutritionAndNCDs #KasuluToMoshi
Community Health in Action – Njiapanda Ward
RHAI conducted a powerful Nutrition & NCD Screening event in Moshi Rural. Over 200 adults and children were screened for BMI, blood pressure, glucose, and MUAC. Led by Dr. Khadija Yassin, the team identified critical cases and provided urgent referrals. Together, we’re building healthier communities — one ward at a time. Hashtags: #RHAI #CommunityHealth #NutritionMatters #NCDAwareness#HealthEquity.
Caption: RHAI conducted a powerful Nutrition & NCD Screening event in Moshi Rural. Over 200 adults and children were screened for BMI, blood pressure, glucose, and MUAC. Led by Dr. Khadija Yassin, the team identified critical cases and provided urgent referrals. Together, we’re building healthier communities — one ward at a time. Hashtags: #RHAI #CommunityHealth #NutritionMatters #NCDAwareness#HealthEquity
Leadership in Nutrition – Moshi District
This moment highlights John Lwena, the Governmental Moshi District Nutrition Coordinator, addressing the community during our November outreach. His presence reinforced the importance of collaboration between RHAI and government institutions in tackling malnutrition and NCDs. #RHAI #NutritionLeadership #MoshiDistrict #CommunityHealth #PartnershipsForImpact
Child Nutrition Screening
Weighing hope. 30+ children were screened for malnutrition using MUAC and weight scales. Several SAM cases were identified and referred for urgent care. Every gram matters. Every child deserves a healthy start. Hashtags: #RHAI #ChildHealth #NutritionAwareness #SAMRecovery #MaternalCare
Nourishing Together – Community Nutrition Support
Food is medicine. During our outreach, local women prepared nutritious meals to support children and families facing malnutrition. A shared pot, a shared mission. #RHAI #NutritionSupport #CommunityCare #FoodForHealth #SAMRecovery.
Our outreach in Njiapanda Ward screened 175 adults and 30 children for nutrition and NCD risk factors. The charts below summarize the findings:
Adult Nutrition (BMI): 54% were overweight or obese, while 10% were underweight.
Blood Pressure: 76% showed hypertension or elevated BP, with 9% in hypertensive crisis.
Blood Glucose (RBG): 31% had abnormal glucose levels (high or low).
Child Nutrition (MUAC): 53% of children showed signs of acute malnutrition (SAM/MAM).
These results highlight the urgent need for nutrition education, early detection, and community-based interventions. Data drives our action, and compassion drives our impact.
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