Prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease.
Protect Every Heart.
Together, we can reduce the burden of rheumatic heart disease through awareness, early diagnosis, timely treatment, and stronger communities.
ABOUT US
Working Towards a Future Free from Rheumatic Heart Disease
PrevRHD is dedicated to the prevention, early identification, and improved management of Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.Rheumatic Heart Disease is a serious but largely preventable condition that can develop when a throat infection caused by Group A Streptococcus is not properly treated.
Through awareness,education, training, early detection, prevention, and collaboration, we work to reduce the burden of Rheumatic Heart Disease and improve the lives of people at risk.Type your paragraph here
WHY IT MATTERS
Rheumatic Heart Disease Can Be Prevented
Early action, awareness, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment can help protect people from preventable heart damage.
40M+
People estimated to be living with Rheumatic Heart Disease worldwide.
300K+
Deaths associated with Rheumatic Heart Disease each year globally.
Preventable
Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent Rheumatic Fever and RHD.
Young Lives
Children and young people are among those most affected.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
What We Do
PrevRHD works across the pathway of prevention and care to reduce the impact of Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.
Community
Awareness
Promoting awareness and helping communities understand the importance of early recognition and timely treatment.
Early Detection
Supporting early identification so people at risk can receive appropriate assessment, treatment, and follow-up.
Healthcare Training
Strengthening the knowledge and capacity of healthcare professionals and frontline community health workers.
Prevention & Care
Supporting prevention strategies and improved long-term care for people living with or at risk of RHD.
Understanding RHD
From a Sore Throat to Heart Damage
Understanding how Rheumatic Heart Disease can develop highlights why early action is so important.
1. Throat Infection
A throat infection caused by Group A Streptococcus.
2. Not Properly Treated
The infection may not receive appropriate medical attention.
3. Rheumatic Fever
An inflammatory response can affect different parts of the body.
4. Repeated Inflammation
Recurrent episodes can increase the risk of heart valve damage.
5. RHD
Permanent damage to the heart valves may develop.
The Good News: Early Action Can Make a Difference.
Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment of streptococcal throat infections can help prevent Acute Rheumatic Fever and reduce the risk of Rheumatic Heart Disease.
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Collaboration
Stronger Together
Preventing Rheumatic Heart Disease requires collaboration. PrevRHD works with healthcare institutions, universities, government bodies, and international partners.
Dr. Abraha Hailu MD
Internist and Cardiologist (PrevRHD Program Local Representative)
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Dr. Christian Leuner MD
Chairman Etiopia-Witten Assoc. Germany
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Dr. Gabriele Wehr MD
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