FUM engages communities in Blantyre rural on cholera prevention

Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) in collaboration with Ministry of Health engaged communities through theatre performance at Traditional Authority Kuntaja in Blantyre on cholera and malaria prevention during the rainy season.

During the first tour of the campaign at Mombo Market, TA Kuntaja, FUM Field Nutrition Officer Blessings Zalinga emphasized that prevention is key and urged community members to follow proper cholera prevention measures.

“During this rainy season, cholera and malaria cases increase because of unhygienic behavior. To prevent water borne disease, we should make sure that our homes and surroundings are always clean.

“Wash hands with soap after visiting toilet, and slash bushes around homes,” the Field Neutrino Officer said, adding that FUM believe that health population contributes to meaningful agricultural activities.

A member of the community that attended the campaign, Moses Mlipa commended FUM and the Ministry of Health for using theatre as a way of educating the communities on cholera and malaria preventing.

“The way drama has impacted knowledge in us while blending and entertaining us is seamless and remarkable, I hope we will use all the necessary measures we have learnt to make sure that we are safe,” added Mlipa.

FUM and Ministry of Health will use theatre performance as a tool to educate the masses during series of community engagements on cholera and malaria prevention.