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Writer's picturePiyush Sharma

Target 3.3: : A SMART Approach to Ending Epidemics

By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases.


1. Mobile HIV Testing & Counseling (MHTC) for Rural Communities


Mobile HIV Testing & Counseling (MHTC) for Rural Communities

  • Specific: Implement a mobile clinic program offering free and confidential HIV testing & counseling in 20 remote villages by December 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of people tested, positive diagnoses, and linkage to treatment.

  • Achievable: Partner with existing healthcare providers and NGOs for logistics and staff training.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase HIV testing rates in target villages by 30% by December 2025 and connect 90% of positive cases to treatment by June 2026.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 2 years.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor 3.3.1 (Number of new HIV infections) in target villages compared to a control group.


2. School-Based TB Screening & Awareness Program


School-Based TB Screening & Awareness Program

  • Specific: Conduct free TB screenings and educational workshops for all students and staff in 50 high schools by August 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of screenings, identified cases, and completion of treatment.

  • Achievable: Partner with public health authorities and train school nurses to conduct screenings.

  • Result-Oriented: Achieve a 20% increase in TB case detection rates in participating schools by August 2024.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 6 months.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor 3.3.2 (Tuberculosis incidence) in participating schools compared to a control group.


3. Installer Training for Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs)


Installer Training for Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs)

  • Specific: Train 100 community health workers in proper LLIN installation and maintenance by March 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of trained workers, households receiving LLINs, and correct net usage.

  • Achievable: Partner with malaria control programs to identify trainers and target communities.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase the number of households using LLINs correctly by 50% in target communities by December 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 9 months.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor 3.3.3 (Malaria incidence) in target communities compared to a control group.


4. Vaccination Campaign for Hepatitis B in High-Risk Groups


Vaccination Campaign for Hepatitis B in High-Risk Groups

  • Specific: Offer free Hepatitis B vaccinations to all sanitation workers, prison inmates, and healthcare professionals in a city by June 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of vaccinations delivered and completion of the vaccination schedule.

  • Achievable: Partner with city health departments and relevant unions to reach target groups.

  • Result-Oriented: Achieve a 70% vaccination rate for Hepatitis B among target groups by June 2024.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 3 months.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor 3.3.4 (Hepatitis B incidence) in target groups over a 5-year period.


5. Community-Based Deworming Program for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)


Community-Based Deworming Program for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

  • Specific: Distribute deworming medication to all school children and vulnerable populations in a district twice a year for 2 years, starting in July 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of people treated, medication delivery, and reported cases of NTDs.

  • Achievable: Partner with local NGOs and schools for distribution and awareness campaigns.

  • Result-Oriented: Reduce reported cases of NTDs in the target district by 25% over 2 years.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 2 years.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor 3.3.5 (Number of people requiring interventions against NTDs) based on reported cases.


6: Expand Access to Clean Water & Sanitation


Expand Access to Clean Water & Sanitation

  • Specific: Install and maintain clean water pumps and sanitation facilities in 30 low-income communities by December 2025.

  • Measurable: Track the number of facilities installed, water quality testing results, and sanitation coverage rates.

  • Achievable: Partner with water and sanitation NGOs to leverage expertise and resources.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase access to clean water by 80% and sanitation facilities by 70% in target communities by December 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 18 months.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor diarrhoeal disease incidence rates in target communities compared to a control group.


7: Train Healthcare Workers in Infection Control


Train Healthcare Workers in Infection Control

  • Specific: Train 200 healthcare workers in a hospital on proper hand hygiene, sterilization techniques, and waste management by September 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of trained workers, completion of training modules, and adherence to infection control protocols.

  • Achievable: Partner with infection control specialists to develop and deliver training.

  • Result-Oriented: Reduce hospital-acquired infection rates by 30% in the target hospital by December 2024.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 3 months.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor hospital-acquired infection rates before and after the training program.


8: Develop Hygiene Education Materials


Develop Hygiene Education Materials

  • Specific: Create educational posters, pamphlets, and online resources promoting handwashing, sanitation practices, and disease prevention for schools and communities by June 2024.

  • Measurable: Track the number of materials distributed, reach of online resources, and knowledge retention through surveys.

  • Achievable: Partner with educational institutions and community leaders for dissemination.

  • Result-Oriented: Increase knowledge of proper hygiene practices by 20% among target populations by December 2024.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 6 months.

  • Impact Assessment: Conduct baseline and follow-up surveys to assess knowledge and behavior changes related to hygiene practices.


9: Research & Development for NTDs


 Research & Development for NTDs

  • Specific: Fund research collaborations between universities and pharmaceutical companies to develop a new diagnostic test for a specific NTD by December 2025.

  • Measurable: Track research funding allocated, progress reports, and successful development of the diagnostic tool.

  • Achievable: Partner with research institutions and secure funding from public and private sources.

  • Result-Oriented: Develop a new diagnostic test for a specific NTD with at least 80% accuracy by December 2025.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 18 months.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor the number of new drugs and diagnostics developed for NTDs over a 5-year period.


10: Advocate for Increased Funding & Collaboration


Advocate for Increased Funding & Collaboration

  • Specific: Launch a national campaign to raise awareness about the global burden of epidemics and advocate for increased government funding by June 2024.

  • Measurable: Track media coverage, public engagement, and policy changes related to funding allocation.

  • Achievable: Partner with advocacy groups, patient organizations, and media outlets.

  • Result-Oriented: Secure a 10% increase in government funding for epidemic control programs by December 2024.

  • Time-Bound: Project duration - 6 months.

  • Impact Assessment: Monitor resource allocation for epidemic control programs and program implementation success over a 5-year period.

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