Afghanistan Afghan Public Health Institute Strategic Plan - ianphi

Formulate appropriate legislation, regulations and guidelines on radiation safety in coordination withrelevant stakeholdersCollect baseline data on radiation levels in various parts of the countryDevelop a strategy that includes an implementation plan and a realistic monitoring and evaluationframeworkDevelop a communication strategy for various key actors on radiation awareness and protectionStrategic Objective 6 (SO‐6): To create a national multi‐stakeholder mechanism for the management ofgarbage and hazardous wastes (including solid waste and healthcare waste)Priority Interventions:Formulate appropriate legislation, regulations and guidelines on the management of hazardous wasteincluding solid waste in coordination with relevant stakeholdersProvide tools for assessing risks and information regarding the health hazards of hazardous wasteDevelop and disseminate guidelines for the proper management of healthcare waste to relevantstakeholdersDevelop/Adapt and implement a training package for healthcare workers on proper healthcarewaste managementIncrease public awareness and promote community participation in municipal solid wastemanagement, (e.g. reuse, reduce and recycle)Expand the pilot of existing incinerators in medical waste managementStrategic Objective 7 (SO‐7): To improve hygiene and sanitation throughout the country among thegeneral public and health workersPriority Interventions:Formulate good hygiene and sanitation standardsDesign and conduct effective health education campaigns for health workers and the public relatedto handwashing and its importance in preventing illness and promoting healthConduct training for health workers at all levels related to handwashing and its importance inpreventing illness and promoting healthStrategic Objective 8 (SO‐8): To build capacity and improve occupational health and safety among allworkplacesPriority Interventions:Develop an occupational health and safety policy, strategy and standardsDevelop and conduct regular training and certification programs for occupational health and safetyofficers at central and provincial levelsDevelop and implement a practical system for monitoring occupational health and safety among allworkplaces in AfghanistanMinistry of Public Health Strategic Plan, 2011‐201546