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Microplanning to guide implementation of preventive chemotherapy to control and eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
NCD Digital Health and Capacity Building
Type
Course
Location
Web-based
Duration
2 Hours
Programme Area
Other
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
globalhealth@unitar.org
Background
Microplanning is an approach that originates at the local level. It is a cyclical process that is used to define the activities, resources, timing, and location of implementation and monitoring of preventive chemotherapy administration. The aim of this course is to train supervisors at the lowest level and all individuals who are responsible for oversight of preventive chemotherapy against NTD on how to conduct microplanning, the process, the steps and the tools used.
Event Objectives
- Explain what is microplanning;
- Prepare an operational map;
- Estimate target populations;
- Define approaches to reach target populations;
- Plan the activities, calculate resources, and define logistics;
- Monitor coverage and take actions.
Targeted Audience
- Individuals who are responsible for oversight of preventive chemotherapy against NTD in planning at the lowest level.
- Individuals who plans to facilitate in-person microplanning workshop.
- Supervisors.