Community-based education is an approach that focuses on the needs and unique challenges faced by communities in various cultural, social and economic environments.
This course aims to address the educational disparities that exist within and between communities and allows for the creation of positive social change.
allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of course content by integrating theory with practical experiences 
it equips students with learning experiences, promotes engagement with the community, increases social awareness, and helps build interpersonal skills as well as
practical skills.
It as well provides members of the community with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for self-sufficiency and sustainable development.
Sustainability: Community-based education aims to create long-lasting, sustainable change
Inclusiveness: This approach promotes the inclusion of diverse perspectives, experiences, and knowledge, ensuring that all members of a community have 
an opportunity to participate in and benefit from the educational process.
Relevance: Community-based education is tailored to the unique needs and context of a community
the aim of community diagnosis is to develop strategies to address local health needs and improve the overall well-being of the community
Community-based education and community diagnosis have been shown to be effective in addressing health needs and helps to 
contribute to the development of healthy communities and create a more sustainable and equitable society.



The facility is located in Mzimba District about 60 km West of the district headquarters, Nyabanda Memorial Clinic (name of the facility) is 15 km away from the nearest government health centre.
The clinic consists of consultation room, pharmacy, treatment room, post natal ward, labour ward, short stay ward, reception and resting rooms.

Services on offer:
OPD
Maternity
Labour and delivery
Minor surgical treatment
Family Planning
HIV test and counselling
ANC

We see about 15 to 20 patients per day on average.

The clinic has a Senior Clinical Officer, 2 Nurses, a cleaner and a guard
The Medical Director as a consultant.

Common conditions include;
Malaria (complicated & non complicated), Bacterial Pneumonia, viral pneumonia, Gastroenteritis, Neonatal Sepsis, SCD, STI's(Gud, LAP, UD, AVD), minor injuries, Hypertension, Asthma, Puerperal Sepsis, CVA/Stroke, Febrile Convulsions, Bronchitis/Bronchiolitis, Gastritis

Immunization coverage is impressive and good
The program is under government, we have an HSA in the area responsible this.

The community is well organised through traditional leaders, district council and politicians
Village Health Committee coordinates all health issues with relevant authorities.

Some common conditions in the area:
Malaria, sexually transmitted infections, pneumonias, diarrhoea diseases, Gastritis,

The community uses water from the boreholes
People have specific areas in their household where they dispose of the waste.

The nearest government health centre is about 15 km away, thus where some patients go but the HSA is stationed within the area.
Banja la Mtsogolo(an NGO) provide their outreach reproductive health services on monthly basis.

The clinic is situated at Magido Village near Lukwelukwe Primary school, Mzimba District
On capacity, short stay 4 beds, labour ward 3, post natal ward 2 beds
No specific departments, one large building housing everything
We don't offer any immunisations, the government HSA is responsible for this. 
 RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine
four doses of the RTS,S vaccine, with the first dose starting at 5 months old and the final dose given around 22 months old.
measles-rubella vaccine
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