MOSAFC, a strategy that brings health to Nicaraguan homes
The visit of medical brigades to Nicaraguan homes is part of the Family and Community Health Model (MOSAFC) promoted by the Ministry of Health (MINSA).
TL;DR
- The Ministry of Health (MINSA) is implementing the Family and Community Health Model (MOSAFC) through home visits by medical brigades.
- The MOSAFC strategy aims to provide comprehensive care to families and promote community participation.
- Anti-epidemic campaigns involve applying abate to destroy mosquito breeding sites and educational talks for residents.
- Fumigation is conducted to eliminate adult mosquitoes that transmit diseases like dengue.
- Residents are urged to clean their homes at least twice a week to prevent mosquito breeding.
- Community brigadistas support MINSA's efforts, with 60 neighborhoods covered in district VI.
- Residents like Noel Zeledón express the importance of these visits for family health.
- The goal is to eradicate mosquitoes by encouraging residents to cooperate with abatization and fumigation efforts.