Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Located: Manayingkarírra Primary Health Centre

    Post: PO Box 136, Maningrida 0822 NT

    Email:

    Phone: 04 3668 3199

    This program is staffed by two Rheumatic Heart Disease Nurses and two Community Workers.


    Maningrida has one of the highest rates of rheumatic heart diseased (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

    RHD Australia have a great collection of resources available:

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