Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health

PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS
• 100% reporting from villages
targeted for active surveillance,
i.e., those that have reported
guinea worm disease during the
past three years;
• At least 80% of guinea worm
cases detected contained
• 100% household filter coverage
in all eligible villages.
• Number of villages reporting
guinea worm disease (905 at
October, projected to 950 at
December 2004) reduced by at
least 25% to 700 or less.
• Number of guinea worm cases
(6,317 at October, projected to
6,500 at December 2004)
reduced by 50% to 3,250.
PRIORITY ACTIVITIES
• Implement an active and sensitive surveillance system in
all villages that reported Guinea worm in the last three
years
• Conduct guinea worm case search as part of the NIDs
• Develop guidelines for the establishment and
management of a sensitive integrated CBS system.
• Contain guinea worm cases detected
• Distribute filters to eligible villages accompanied by
proper education on their correct use
• Treat eligible infected drinking water sources with abate
• Collaborate with Ghana Water Company, District
Assemblies, Partners and Communities to provide potable
water in endemic villages.
• Mobilize other sectors, communities and stakeholders to
support guinea worm eradication efforts
COMPONENT: Neglected Diseases affecting the poor almost exclusively
RELATED SECTOR-WIDE OBJECTIVES:
Increased Geographical and Financial Access to Basic Services
To Provide Better Quality Of Care In All Health Facilities And During Outreaches
Closer Collaboration And Partnership Between The Health Sector & Communities, Other Sectors And
Private Providers Both Allopathic And Traditional
LEAD AGENCY: GHS
PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS
PRIORITY ACTIVITIES
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