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Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Works of Our Hands
PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMFOR FJK SICKLE CELL CLINIC
CAMEROON, WEST-CENTRAL AFRICA
April 2015
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Proposed Water FJK Projects to Rotary International∎ Purpose
• Provide Safe Water to meet the operational needs of a Community Sickle Cell Clinic, Bawum, Bafut, Cameroon.
∎ Impact• Provide water supply to a clinic that serves over 1,000
families who receive services each year.
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Cameroon∎ 1.25 size of California∎ 22.25 million inhabitants∎ Population Growth ~ 3% per annum∎ Urban population ~ 47%∎ Poverty Affected• 50% rural population• 30% urban population
[Sources include World Bank]∎ Burden of Sickle Cell Disease• 8% to 34% carrier frequency• 1.6% birth incidence
[Weatherall, 2001]
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
What is Sickle Cell Disease∎ An inherited blood disorder.∎ Has no cure.∎ Can be managed for affected persons to live a normal live.∎ Estimated 7,000 children are born with the condition in Cameroon each year.∎ About 25% will die before the age of five undiagnosed.
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Sickle Cell Disease in Cameroon
∎ Common occurrence in Cameroon that has not received attention of Health Officials like malaria, HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases.∎ Established protocols for diagnosis, prevention and management are lacking.∎ No health promotion programs to bring awareness.∎ No structured program or dedicated infrastructure to address affected persons’ needs.Fr John Kolkman (FJK) Sickle Cell Foundation, in 2010, was established to address the needs of the affected communities.
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Northwest Region, FJK Service Area
62% of residents < 20 years
Source: Statistical Provincial Services
Population 1.9 millionDensity 259 / sq mi
Urban growth rate 7.95%
Rural growth rate 1.16%
Area of Coverage 6,680 sq mi
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Mission
Ensure the early detection, prevention, proper management and treatment of sickle cell disorder.
Promote and improve the quality of life of sickle cell patients through awareness and education, case management, screening, nutrition and counseling services.
VisionRestore wholeness to the sickle cell patient to live a
normal and productive live.
a non- profit 501(c) 3 has served over 1,200 families in Cameroon since 2007
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
FJK Sickle Cell Center Services∎ Clinical Care
∎ Case management
∎ Counselling
∎ Patient & Family Support
∎ Awareness & Education
∎ Mobile Clinic
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Project DescriptionAn erected 450 square meters facility to serve about 1,000 families per year needswater to be functional.
∎ A well be constructed in the clinic site about 20 m from the building. Water from the well will be pumped into a two high level tanks (5,000 liters each – similar to the picture) for distribution to the clinic and two distribution points.∎ A hydrologic study of the area has been conducted that shows the drought water table at 31 m with a water yield of 1.3 cubic meters per hour, enough to meet clinic needs.∎ The water system will powered by Rural Power Systems of California. ∎ ∎ The Sickle Cell Clinic to serve over 1,000 families a years comprises:• five (5) Exam rooms (5)• Conference room (seminars, workshops and support meetings)• 2 pain management and counseling units• 4 bathrooms & 2 shower rooms• Pharmacy (dispensing room)• Reception/registration area∎ Future expansion of the Sickle Cell Center to include a cafeteria, guest
house, a library, and admission unit will utilize the water system.∎ The total project is estimated at $10,000 USD. FJK Foundation is requesting $8,000 from Rotary Club Internationl
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
FJK Water Supply System
Project Cost (USD)Complete Solar Well System 2,549Shipping from CA to Cameroon 750Well drilling and casting 3,020Overhead Storage Tank 965Permits, trenches, pipes, testing after installation 1,981Construction of tank stand (materials included) 735Total 10,000
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RPS1.8-80 Complete Solar Well System∎ Manufacturer: Rural Power System
PO Box 3581Hayward, Ca 94540∎ www.ruralpowersystems.com
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Pump System
∎ Maximum Head: 262 feet; 7.9 gallons per minute∎ 6 hours per day maximum volume: 2,844 gallons∎ Stainless steel pump housing,∎ Brushless DC motor technology∎ Screw type pump for maximum deep well performance∎ Maximum power point tracking solar controller included∎ Low well level sensor∎ Storage tank overflow sensor∎ 3/4 inch FNPT output∎ Submersible motor to 100 feet protected from ambient water by oil filled jacket (vegetable based oil protects potable water source if vessel is compromised)
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Solar Panels
∎ 4 x 90 Watt Mono-crystalline silicon solar panels∎ Bosch solar cells from Germany∎ Impact resistant∎ MC4 Connectors
Fr John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation Rotary International
Overhead Storage Tank
∎ 2 x 1,320 gallons (5,000 m3)with float switch∎ PVC Plastic∎ To be purchased locally