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1.1. WASH 5.2.1.
Sanitation: (20) temporary latrines were dug and distributed between men and
women, by making special signs showing toilets for each group. 5.2.2. Water: A
24-horse water pump was installed on the Nile and connected to a water balder
with a capacity of 5 thousand liters of water, and the balder connected to
direct pipes for the beneficiaries. The Water Committee was formed from (3)
individuals who were trained to operate and do small maintenance for the water
pump. They were also trained to measure and monitor water quality, and to own a
water quality measuring device. They were also trained to use chlorine, and
they were given chlorine to use it and educate the affected people on how to
use it, However, despite the continuous awareness campaigns of the importance
of chlorine, the community refused to use it, due to rumors that chlorine is
harmful, rather than the belief that the Nile water is healthy and useful
without additives., all under the supervision of the Health and Water Department
in Berber locality. The Community Health Promotion Committee was formed of (12)
people, (7) men, (3) women, (1) child and (1) girl.They were trained over (4)
training workshops that included the topics of community health education,
human behavior and its relationship to public health, basic health practices,
and finally communication, communication and report writing skills. also, a
training on health issues, which included prevention of Corona virus,
infectious diseases, referral system and personal health. The aim of the
training is to build the capacity of health promoters in the Karni area and to
increase awareness-raising in the Karni community. All participants received a
training bag, in addition to stationery and a training note containing all the
workshop information. Questionnaires were prepared for each workshop, a pre-
and post-questionnaire, and the purpose of the pre-questionnaire was to know
the capabilities of the participants and their expectations about the training
course, while the post questionnaire was about the extent to which the
participants benefited from the training workshop, the information provided to
them, the trainer's evaluation, the training material, and the accompanying
services. The results of the pre-survey indicated that all participants do not
have any prior knowledge of training topics (0%). While the percentage of the
questionnaire after the workshop was (70%). All participants recommended the
necessity of more training workshops for the network in order to ensure their
total absorption of information to ensure and achieve their ability to perform
their roles in the required manner. 5.2.3. field of awareness: The Community
Health Promotion Network carried out (4) awareness campaigns targeting all
affected families, as well as (100) home visits were carried out. Two large
banners with awareness messages on public health, personal health and
environmental sanitation were also installed, covering water, health, family
and food, sanitation issues. Environment, correct use of toilet and personal
hygiene. A number of (3000) leafelt in public health were distributed, covering
the same previous topics. Installation of 2 noticeboards in the community with
appropriate hygiene messaging. 700 Awareness sheets about .