Community Health Project

Location: Constantine

Situation:

Despite considerable economic growth and a sizeable reduction in external debt, Algeria remains a fragile country. There are widespread inequalities, and poverty and unemployment endure. Expansion of the oil trade, which is the main source of wealth in the country, has not been accompanied by structural reforms for the population. Problems with access to healthcare, particularly for chronic diseases, and violence against women, still exist.

Activities:

This ongoing programme supports the outreach team of Constantine Social Development Agency and the El Gamas residents’ association in relation to asthma treatment. The programme aims to:
• Examine, diagnose and treat screened children;
• Enable a group of children to benefit from sport in the swimming pool;
• Provide medicines.
 
Outlook:

Efforts will focus on:
• Treating 100% of the serious asthma cases;
• Preventing asthma and improving living conditions;
• Working with Constantine health observatory on the prevention of HIV and smoking prevention

Project start date: February 2005

End date: July 2008