Schools in Session Following Health Guidelines

Social distancing in the classroom at Zamtan community school

Schools in Zambia have been in session for examination grade levels for one month now. For the three HealthEd Connect sister schools, this means grade 7 students have been practicing the new health guidelines advised by the national ministries of health and education to prevent transmission of COVID-19. This month, grades 5 and 6 will return to school and the now "veteran" grade 7 students will model all the health safety measures for their younger schoolmates.

We have been so impressed with all of the ways the teachers, community health workers, caregivers, and other community volunteers have shown leadership in action to model preparation, flexibility, safety, and collective concern for one another amid uncertain times.

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Students washing hands upon entry to school premises and wearing masks throughout the day

Special THANKS to the Kafwa community health workers for making masks for every returning student and teacher

Students receiving masks upon return to school