OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSED DIARRHOEAL DISEASE UNIT FOR AFRICA

Background Figure 1. Cholera incidence in Africa Cholera on the rise Capacity lost (Source: WHO global Altars) DREF overused Regional problem

Objectif spécifique To increase the preparedness and capacity of RC/RC NSs to respond to diarrhoeal disease outbreaks by establishing a Diarrhoeal Disease Unit in Africa for 3 years

Expected Results: Result 1: An active and relevant DDU is established as a diarrhoeal disease focal point and reference centre available to Federation and external partners and players. Result 2: Increased acute diarrhoeal disease outbreak preparedness and response capacity at local, National and Zonal levels through best practice training and development of National diarrhoeal disease response and mitigation strategies. Result 3: Establishment of more long-term diarrhoeal disease mitigation projects. Result 4: A monitoring and evaluation role in diarrhoeal disease response and mitigation.

Diarrhoeal Disease Unit for Africa To cover the continent To be based in one Zone with officers in other Zones To complement, not duplicate, existing structures

Branch level outbreak response training NS diarrhoeal disease strategy Reference centre Long term funding for prevention Improved M&E Diarrhoeal Disease Unit for Africa

Process to Date Concept note written and distributed Feasibility study conducted Proposal written and distributed

Next Steps Zone Feedback Other interested parties feedback Funding Start up