Are Red Cross volunteers able to staff Oral Rehydration Points effectively?

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Somalia completed

Project timeline: 01/01/2017 - 01/06/2018

Lead Researcher

Prof. Daniele Lantagne

Organisation / Institution

Tufts University

Funders

IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Project summary

In this project, we evaluated a program where Red Crescent volunteers staffed ORPs locally in conflict-affected areas. It was found volunteers could effectively staff the ORPs, provide ORS to minor cases, and refer moderate/sever cases. However, the mobile phone based monitoring system was not effectively established.

Potential for public health impact or global health decision-making

It is recommended to continue using volunteers to staff ORP.

Co-Investigators

Travis Yates Yates International

Key Collaborators

IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies