Highlight all points of open defecation and other sources of faeces within the community that can lead to contamination of everyone in the community. Link diarrhoeal diseases and the associated health costs with poor sanitation. Emphasise the use of latrines and handwashing with water and soap/ash among adults to prevent faecal contamination.
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Highlight all sources of faecal matter within the homestead that can lead to faecal contamination of children as they interact with their environment. Link stunting and impaired cognitive development in children to poor sanitary and nutritional practices. Emphasise proper disposal of child faeces and handwashing with water and soap/ash among both children and adults. Promote correct infant feeding practices especially exclusive and complementary breastfeeding at appropriate ages, and encourage the use of nutrient-rich foods. Encourage caregivers to bring children to regular health facility visits in order to receive routine health services, such as vitamin A supplementation and deworming.
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