Weight loss update – week 6, Trachoma prevention, and still to come this week

Weight loss

Well the author has made it to the end of week 6 if his weight loss challenge. More good news! Another 1lb/0.5kg off…brings me down to 16st 9lbs, exactly 1 stone less than at the start. The idea is for people to promise/pay donations to http://gofundme.com/friends-of-pakati

Trachoma prevention

Monday 24th February 2020 – The following message was sent out across Murewa District, and picked up on the Ward14 Whats App group, of which the Author is a member:

Hello Everyone, Please note and share:

MOHCC MUREWA DISTRICT will be conducting MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR TRACHOMA

Trachoma is a disease that causes Blindness.

Dates – From 24-29 February 2020

Venues – Schools, Clinics, Hospitals and Outreach Points

Target Group – All ages (Everyone)

Key message – The medicines that will be given helps to prevent blindness in future. The target group is ‘Everyone in the District’.

Thank you

Still to come this week…

Two big stories this week are still being prepared…..

Firstly, Pakati Secondary school students success at athletics – details of the District competitions held recently at Murewa High School. Those successful athletes will compete next at Provincial level, to be held soon at Peterhouse College near Marondera.

Secondly, the Secondary school AGM was held recently, and discussed a number of issues including ongoing and planned developments (many of which are of interest to friendsofpakati), also choosing new School Development Committee (SDC) members.