Summaries of HIV/AIDS Projects in Africa
Working with ELCA World Hunger Program Partners

Liberia—Primary Health Care.

Partners: ELCA and Christian Health Association of Liberia (CHAL).

DESCRIPTION:

Primary health care programs of CHAL, an organization founded in 1975, are comprised of Christian churches in Liberia involved in health ministries. CHAL procures drugs and medical supplies in bulk for six member hospitals and 60 clinics, dispensaries, and community health programs. It assists in vaccination programs, primary health care educational programs, community organizing, production of printed material, and the health-in-the-church program.

OBJECTIVES:

• To coordinate all church related health and medical work.

• To supply low cost drugs and medical supplies to members.

• To provide in-service training and educational programs of community health, midwifery, and MCH.

• To develop projects for clean water supply and appropriate sanitation.

• To provide reconciliation and healing workshops for pastors, health workers, and teachers in post-war Liberia.

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