Rheumatic heart disease

    Rheumatic heart disease

    Located: Manayingkarírra Primary Health Centre

    Post: PO Box 136, Maningrida 0822 NT

    Email:

    Phone: 0427 183 778

    This program is staffed by 2 rheumatic heart disease nurses and 2 community workers.


    Maningrida has one of the highest rates of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in the Northern Territory. Rheumatic heart disease is a preventable disease! In recognition of this, we have created a program that seeks to address the primordial causes of RHD whilst actively treating those currently diagnosed.

    Our rheumatic heart disease program:

    • Promotes and supports healthy lifestyles in the community through education, and the promotion of Healthy Homes
    • Prevents/delays the onset of acute and chronic conditions, in particular Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)
    • Maximises opportunities for early detection and management of ARF
    • Promotes self-management of chronic conditions, and in particular RHD
    • Engages Community Elders and stakeholders in the design and implementation of RHD prevention activities
    • Improves collaboration and integration across all sectors including local and centralised services
    • Works with the community in addressing environmental issues related to the transmission of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections


    Program resources

    The RHD website have a great collection of resources available. We also recommend: