Study Notes on Small Katherine Community in Bombali District, Sierra Leone
- Community Name: Small Katherine
- District: Bombali District
- Chiefdom: Bombali Chiefdom
- Established: Around the 1960s
- Population Records: No official population records available
Leadership and Community Description
- Chief: Mr. Unisa Sesay
- Chief's Contact: Phone Number: 090528200
- Community Type: Small rural farming community
- Infrastructure: Limited infrastructure and basic social amenities
Identified Public Health Issues
- Sanitation and Hygiene:
- Lack of toilet facilities
- Poor environmental sanitation
- Water Access:
- Poor access to safe drinking water
- Healthcare Facilities:
- No health center or pharmacy available
Health Risks and Access to Healthcare
- Disease Risk:
- High risk of waterborne and sanitation-related diseases
- Open defecation significantly increases disease spread
- Healthcare Access Issues:
- Residents must travel over 4 miles to reach Kabomeh Hospital for healthcare needs
- Delayed treatment in emergencies leads to worsened health outcomes
- Engagement with Community:
- Interaction with community members to understand their needs and conditions
- Observation Activities:
- Observation of sanitation practices and water sources
- Documentation:
- Group photograph taken with community members for documentation purposes
- Additional pictures included to visually represent findings