Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
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5. INTERSECTORAL COLLLABORATION AND ACTION<br />
The performance <strong>of</strong> the health sector is affected by the activities <strong>of</strong> other sectors because<br />
<strong>of</strong> the many known determinants <strong>of</strong> health such as female education, water and sanitation<br />
and poverty reduction, which are outside the direct control <strong>of</strong> the health sector. In 2004,<br />
the health sector did very little with regards to intersectoral collaboration. Giving the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> ISC in the performance <strong>of</strong> the sector and the achievement <strong>of</strong> health sector<br />
objectives, there is the need to strengthen collaboration with other sectors. The thrust for<br />
<strong>2005</strong> would be to give adequate attention to intersectoral collaboration and action. The<br />
priority activities would include:<br />
• Establish a desk/focal point in the <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong> for Intersectoral Collaboration<br />
• Develop a framework and guidelines for intersectoral collaboration<br />
• Collaborate with other sectors including the Ministries <strong>of</strong> Education, Agriculture,<br />
<strong>Work</strong>s and Housing (Water and Sanitation), Local Government, etc., to deal with the<br />
broader determinants <strong>of</strong> health<br />
Expected Output/Results<br />
• Framework for intersectoral collaboration developed<br />
• Desk/focal point for ISC established<br />
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