Care in Motion…
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Malaria continues to pose a daily threat in this area. Through Kawan Against Malaria, we monitor cases, test all fevers, protect homes, and educate families. The use of bed nets, spraying, and prompt treatment turns statistical data into lives that endure quietly, rather than ending prematurely.
Focusing on endemic diseases like malaria and tuberculosis, with programs to reduce their spread and impact.
Fair Future Foundation is launching a vital malaria study in Umalulu, one of the most affected regions in East Sumba. This research will assess infection rates, risk factors, and healthcare needs to build an effective malaria response, ensuring long-term health solutions for this remote community.
Fair Future is allocating nearly 90M IDR (4,900 CHF) to study malaria in East Sumba, one of the most infected regions. This research will assess needs, understand disease spread, and involve communities in finding the best solutions. An essential step in the fight against this deadly disease. #ZeroMalaria
Polio is making a comeback in Indonesia, particularly in the areas where we operate. This outbreak is connected to inadequate hygiene practices, insufficient sanitation, and restricted access to clean water. With limited resources, we are vigorously combating it by launching prevention campaigns and enhancing water access as well as sanitation facilities to safeguard vulnerable communities.
With our Rotary International partners, we’ve printed thousands of posters promoting healthy living and disease prevention in regions where diseases like malaria are endemic. These posters, available in both laminated and fabric formats, will be distributed across ultra-rural areas, schools, medical centers, and public spaces.
Don’t confuse Dengue with Malaria. While Dengue is common in cities, Malaria is endemic in rural areas where we work. This photo shows the source of Malaria infection, mainly transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Without treatment, Malaria can become severe and fatal within 24 hours. We continue the fight through our #ZeroMalaria program.
The rainy season is weeks away and malaria cases in Eastern Sumba are about to rise sharply. Fair Future’s ZeroMalaria program urgently needs your donation for crucial medical supplies like diagnostic kits and antimalarial medications. Your support directly equips our medical teams and saves lives. Act now.
Join us in an urgent initiative that tackles the deadly malaria epidemic head-on in Eastern Indonesia. Learn how Olympus Trinocular Microscopes serve as a linchpin in diagnosing this disease accurately and why they’re indispensable. Your financial contribution can purchase these crucial devices, directly impacting the reduction of mortality rates and ensuring more effective treatments. Now is the time to act; lives are in the balance
Journey to the heart of Fair Future’s operations at our base camp in Denpasar. Learn how meticulous planning, courage, and commitment are driving the delivery of essential medicines and medical care to ultra-rural communities in East Sumba. Discover how our #TruckOfLife mission and #PrimaryMedicalCare program are not just sending medicines, but are sending hope, vitality, and a brighter future.
In the isolated village of Mbatapuhu, East Sumba, a 10-year-old named Jaya faced a life-threatening malaria crisis. Discover how Fair Future Foundation’s Primary Medical Care program intervened just in time to save him. Your support is crucial for such life-saving initiatives.
In the isolated village of Lulundilo, a young boy named Daniel has been diagnosed with malaria. With limited access to healthcare, the stakes are high. Dive into Fair Future Foundation’s rigorous on-the-ground efforts through their #ZeroMalaria program, which is not only providing immediate treatment but also equipping communities for a sustainable future.
Fair Future’s ZeroMalaria Report illuminates the organization’s impactful but ongoing battle against Malaria in East Sumba. The multi-faceted approach includes clean water infrastructure, community education, and empowerment. Learn how these efforts are making a tangible difference but also underscore the long journey ahead
This New “Picture of the Day” highlights much more than a simple sticker; it reveals a crucial component of our ongoing fight against malaria. Within Fair Future’s #ZeroMalaria program, our social and medical teams dedicate their expertise and energy to affixing these stickers to the walls of homes in the villages and regions of East Sumba where we work. These stickers are not just markers but vital indicators in our overall approach to protecting and educating the most vulnerable communities.
In the remote villages of East Sumba, Indonesia, a simple sticker can mean the difference between life and death. As part of Fair Future’s Zero Malaria program, these stickers are affixed to the walls of homes, serving as a visual indicator of our comprehensive approach to malaria control.
In the battle against malaria, we don't overlook any details. From microscopic examinations to stickers on walls, every action is a step towards a malaria-free future. These stickers are not just adhesives; they are badges of education, prevention, and hope.
Family Member Detection: Early diagnosis is crucial in regions like East Sumba, where malaria is rampant. Our teams employ optical microscopic examinations to visualize plasmodia in patients' thick or thin blood smears. We also utilize Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria (TDR).
Indoor Residual Spraying (PID): We conduct Indoor Residual Spraying (PID) in every home across the villages. This involves the regular application of long-lasting chemical insecticides on the inner walls of houses. The insecticide remains effective for several months, killing mosquitoes that come into contact with it.
Larvicides: Regular application of microbial or chemical insecticides to water bodies or reservoirs is another crucial aspect. The goal is to reduce the adult mosquito population by killing the immature aquatic forms, thereby limiting their development into adults.
Bed Nets: The distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets (MII) is essential in our fight against malaria. These nets have proven highly effective in reducing malaria-related deaths and illnesses.
Environmental Surveillance: We also pay close attention to the living conditions in these areas. Factors like inadequate sanitation facilities, unsanitary conditions, stagnant water, and areas where animals like pigs and water buffaloes are kept can significantly contribute to mosquito proliferation.
This is why the sticker takes on such importance. It informs villagers whether a particular home has been treated, whether its inhabitants have undergone screening and whether they have been educated on protecting themselves from the disease.
Thank you very much for your support.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu, 5th of October, 2023.
