IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 11, Issue 4 Ser. I (Jul. – Aug. 2022), PP 11-21 www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/1959- 1104011121 www.iosrjournals.org 11 | Page A Report on Community Diagnosis and Mobilization Conducted Between 22 nd September and 6 th October 2019 at Mogotio Sub-County in BARINGO County, Kenya BRIDGET NDUTA MWANIKI Kenya Medical Training College Faculty of Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Department Kabarnet Campus Abstract Introduction: The Community Diagnosis and Mobilization exercise was conducted between 22 nd September and 6 th October 2019 in Mogotio Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya by the September 2018 Nutrition and Dietetics certificate students from Kenya Medical Training College, Kabarnet Campus. Its main intention was imparting skills and knowledge on community mobilization and diagnosis, where the community gets to understand its health and nutrition issues, and address them using the available resources. Methodology: the activity was undertaken in three phases; pre-field, actual field work activities and post- field activities. The cross-sectional design was employed, with a total sample of 132 households. children aged 0- 59 months old and pregnant or lactating women aged 15-49 years in these households were targeted. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection in Kisanana ward (Molo Sirwe and Mukurin), Mogotio ward (Ngubereti and Sirwa) and Emining ward (Emining and Maji moto),while the tools and instruments were pre- tested in Kipsogon community unit. Analysis was done using SPSS Statistical software version 22. Logistical and ethical considerations were also made during the CDX. Results:Majority of the people in Mogotio sub-county were married, and 57.35% of the respondents had primary level education. 94.7 % of the residents were Christians and 53.66% were farmers. A majority of the water sources in this sub-county were surface water and borehole.Boiling was majorly used for water treatment in most community units since it was cheap and safe.57.35% of the respondents burnt their waste. 98.7% children under five years in Mogotio Sub County had received OPV1 in 2019 while 96% had received OPV3. 72% of the pregnant and lactating women were at risk of being malnourished, while 46% were malnourished.96.6% of the children aged 6- 11 months in Mogotio Sub County had received vitamin A supplements at least once. Children 12-59 monthsthat had been dewormed were 72.9%. Conclusion:Health education and awareness was commendable amongst residents of Mogotio Sub-County. Moreover, there was good immunization coverage.The households reported reduced attendance of Child Welfare Clinic after 11 months. There was need to improve the levels of de-worming within Mogotio sub-county. There was also an urgent need to achieve 100 percent toilet coverage within Mogotio sub-county. Recommendations: based on the findings of the CDX, recommendations made include increased routine mass screening in areas with low health nutrition and sanitation indicators and upscaling health and nutrition outreaches. Moreover, the CHEWs and CHVs should be trained in details for positive impacts in the community. There was also an identified need to conduct health education and implement WASH. Support training of mother-to-mother support groups, inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership, women groups and CBOs on IGAsand post-harvest handling of food were identified as crucial improvement areas. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Submission: 24-06-2022 Date of Acceptance: 06-07-2022 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Introduction 1.1 Background Information According to W.H.O., community diagnosis (CDX) refers to a qualitative and quantitative description of health and factors that influence the health in a certain community. It is basically the foundation for improving and promoting the health of the community members. It identifies the problems that the community faces and using available resources, suggests ways in which to address these factors and respond to community needs. This is based on the fact that CDX involves assessment, and is evidence-based and comprehensive in its approach to primary health care. Therefore, CDX is very crucial in strengthening the linkages between healthcare teams and communities for better healthcare. Mogotio Sub-County is in Baringo County. It has three wards; Mogotio ward covering 287.53 KM 2 , Emining ward covering 529.21 KM 2 and Kisanana ward covering 487. 13 KM 2 . The sub-county has 5 divisions,