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Improvement of Public Health in the Communities 
The NMIMR conducted a series of activities to improve primary health care such as 
health education, vaccination sessions, treatment of childhood diseases, etc. in 
communities in the Gomoa district from 1986 to 1991.  It was reported that 
significant changes were observed in the increase in the vaccination rate among 
children, a reduction in malaria mortality, and a lower maternal death rate in these 
communities.   
The health facilities established by the JICA project have also been well managed 
through cooperation between the district government and the communities.  In 
addition, the NMIMR reported that the communities recently constructed 
accommodations for doctors and nurses.    The NMIMR contributed to improving the 
health condition and knowledge of community residents through these activities.