Village Health Works

Programs The Kigutu Health Center Village Health Works has completed construction of outpatient facilities, and has commenced providing clinical services. In the initial phase, clinical activities are focused on primary care, particularly pediatrics and women's health. Comprehensive services for HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB prevention and care, and a nutritional support program are also being rolled out. VHW employs a rights-based approach to health, providing care and medical treatment to all comers, regardless of the ability to pay. This is a central tenet of the VHW operational mission. Read more >
	Women's Health Programs Village Health Works Women's Health Programs include Obstetrics and Gynecology services, family planning, prenatal care, prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Read more >

	Pediatric Program Burundi has a child mortality rate of 20%, which is largely due to preventable and treatable diseases such as malaria, measles, pneumonia and diarrheal disesae. Village Health Works will screen for and treat these diseases, as well as work to provide full immunization for the children of Kigutu. Read more >

	HIV Program Read more >

	Tuberculosis Program Read more >

	Malaria Initiative VHW places a large emphasis on the treatment and prevention of malaria in Kigutu, with particular focus among high-risk groups which include pregnant women and children. Furthermore, environmental control of mosquito populations is being implemented following contruction of medical facilities. Read more >

	Nutrition Program Read more >

	Mental Healthcare Initiative Read more >

	Community Development and Public Health Program Read more >

	Infrastructure The Kigutu villagers have spent months working intensely on the infrastructure for the Clinic. They have graded 6km of road from Mugara to Kigutu, plus a driveway to the site of the clinic. Read more >

	Architecture and Building Construction The construction of the outpatient facility is complete and functional. A master plan for the entire clinic, inpatient facility, residential and administrative buildings, is being developed. Work continues apace on site construction and infrastructure. See Photos of First Year's Progress >

Programs

The Kigutu Health Center

Women's Health Programs

Pediatric Program

HIV Program

Tuberculosis Program

Malaria Initiative

Nutrition Program

Mental Healthcare Initiative

Community Development and Public Health Program

Infrastructure

Architecture and Building Construction