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OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED DIARRHOEAL DISEASE UNIT FOR AFRICA

OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED DIARRHOEAL DISEASE UNIT FOR AFRICA. Figure 1. Cholera incidence in Africa Cholera on the rise Capacity lost. (Source: WHO global Altars) DREF overused Regional problem. Background. Objectif spécifique.

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OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED DIARRHOEAL DISEASE UNIT FOR AFRICA

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  1. OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED DIARRHOEAL DISEASE UNIT FOR AFRICA

  2. Figure 1. Cholera incidence in Africa Cholera on the rise Capacity lost (Source: WHO global Altars) DREF overused Regional problem Background

  3. Objectif spécifique • To increase the preparedness and capacity of RC/RC NSs to respond to diarrhoeal disease outbreaks by establishing a Diarrhoeal Disease Unit in Africa for 3 years

  4. Expected Results: • Result 1: An active and relevant DDU is established as a diarrhoeal disease focal point and reference centre available to Federation and external partners and players. • Result 2: Increased acute diarrhoeal disease outbreak preparedness and response capacity at local, National and Zonal levels through best practice training and development of National diarrhoeal disease response and mitigation strategies. • Result 3: Establishment of more long-term diarrhoeal disease mitigation projects. • Result 4: A monitoring and evaluation role in diarrhoeal disease response and mitigation.

  5. Diarrhoeal Disease Unit for Africa • To cover the continent • To be based in one Zone with officers in other Zones • To complement, not duplicate, existing structures

  6. Diarrhoeal Disease Unit for Africa • Branch level outbreak response training • NS diarrhoeal disease strategy • Reference centre • Long term funding for prevention • Improved M&E

  7. Process to Date • Concept note written and distributed • Feasibility study conducted • Proposal written and distributed

  8. Next Steps • Zone Feedback • Other interested parties feedback • Funding • Start up

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