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portada The Onchocerciasis Control Programme in West Africa: An Example of Effective Public Health Management
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Year
1994
Language
English
Pages
114
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
23.6 x 16.0 x 0.8 cm
Weight
0.29 kg.
ISBN
9241561688
ISBN13
9789241561686
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The Onchocerciasis Control Programme in West Africa: An Example of Effective Public Health Management

E. M. Samba (Author) · World Health Organization · Paperback

The Onchocerciasis Control Programme in West Africa: An Example of Effective Public Health Management - Samba, E. M.

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Synopsis "The Onchocerciasis Control Programme in West Africa: An Example of Effective Public Health Management"

An analysis of the many factors that have contributed to the striking success of the Onchocerciasis Control Program in West Africa (OCP), a major public health initiative now entering its twenty-first year. Throughout its history, OCP has been distinguished by its large size, the complexity of its operations, the long time frame needed for success, and the degree of commitment required by donors and participating countries alike. The Program has also been distinguished by its explicit aim to eliminate a disease, which has been a major obstacle to socioeconomic development as well as a cause of great disability and suffering. In examining the Program's many successful features, the author, who has directed OCP since late 1980, draws upon extensive personal experience, supported by the results of several external evaluations, to show how international collaboration, careful planning, and well managed field operations can overcome what may seem to be insurmountable obstacles. Throughout this analysis, an effort is made to extract lessons useful in the management of other large public health programs. The book also gives careful attention to managerial principles that will be important when OCP ceases operation and participating countries take over responsibility for the surveillance and management of recrudescence. The book has two parts. Chapters in the first part give a detailed account of the history, structure, operation, and achievements of OCP. Part two, on the management of OCP, explains how sound budgeting, detailed plans, time-limited goals, task-focused training, and careful computation of costs worked to maintain well-organized operations and keep staff motivated and efficien

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