Challenges of implementation of the preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases programme in Ghana.
Purpose The Neglected Tropical Diseases programme since its implementation has improved the lives of many in the tropical and sub-tropical areas. Though witnessed many successes, the programme is continually facing challenges thus, preventing the attainment of various objectives. This study seeks to...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:66eb9e79b8f34b5ba80e2764a41fe859 2023-05-15T15:11:58+02:00 Challenges of implementation of the preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases programme in Ghana. Desmond Dzidzornu Otoo Ivy Akushika Agbenu Mary Adebi Nyamekye Nana Nimo Appiah-Agyekum 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011116 https://doaj.org/article/66eb9e79b8f34b5ba80e2764a41fe859 EN eng Public Library of Science (PLoS) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011116 https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2727 https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2735 1935-2727 1935-2735 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0011116 https://doaj.org/article/66eb9e79b8f34b5ba80e2764a41fe859 PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 2, p e0011116 (2023) Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011116 2023-03-12T01:30:19Z Purpose The Neglected Tropical Diseases programme since its implementation has improved the lives of many in the tropical and sub-tropical areas. Though witnessed many successes, the programme is continually facing challenges thus, preventing the attainment of various objectives. This study seeks to assess the challenges of implementation of the neglected tropical diseases programme in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach The thematic analysis approach was used to analyze qualitative data collected from 18 key public health managers selected through purposive and snowballing procedures from the national, regional and district levels of Ghana Health Service. Data collection was done through in-depth interviews using semi-structured interview guides in line with the objective of the study. Findings The Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme though received funding from external sources, faces multiple challenges which cut across financial, human and capital resources to external control. Specifically, inadequate resources, dwindling volunteerism, poor social mobilization, weak governmental commitment and weak monitoring were major challenges to implementation. These factors work individually and in combination to impede effective implementation. Ensuring state ownership, re-structuring implementation approaches to include top-down and bottom-up approaches and building capacity in monitoring and evaluation are recommended in order to meet the programme objectives and ensure sustainability. Originality This study forms part of an original study on Implementation of the NTDs programme in Ghana. Aside the key issues discussed, it presents first-hand information on major implementation challenges that are relevant to researchers, students, practitioners and the general public and will apply widely to vertically implemented programmes in Ghana. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 17 2 e0011116 |
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Purpose The Neglected Tropical Diseases programme since its implementation has improved the lives of many in the tropical and sub-tropical areas. Though witnessed many successes, the programme is continually facing challenges thus, preventing the attainment of various objectives. This study seeks to assess the challenges of implementation of the neglected tropical diseases programme in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach The thematic analysis approach was used to analyze qualitative data collected from 18 key public health managers selected through purposive and snowballing procedures from the national, regional and district levels of Ghana Health Service. Data collection was done through in-depth interviews using semi-structured interview guides in line with the objective of the study. Findings The Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme though received funding from external sources, faces multiple challenges which cut across financial, human and capital resources to external control. Specifically, inadequate resources, dwindling volunteerism, poor social mobilization, weak governmental commitment and weak monitoring were major challenges to implementation. These factors work individually and in combination to impede effective implementation. Ensuring state ownership, re-structuring implementation approaches to include top-down and bottom-up approaches and building capacity in monitoring and evaluation are recommended in order to meet the programme objectives and ensure sustainability. Originality This study forms part of an original study on Implementation of the NTDs programme in Ghana. Aside the key issues discussed, it presents first-hand information on major implementation challenges that are relevant to researchers, students, practitioners and the general public and will apply widely to vertically implemented programmes in Ghana. |
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Challenges of implementation of the preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases programme in Ghana. |
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Challenges of implementation of the preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases programme in Ghana. |
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Challenges of implementation of the preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases programme in Ghana. |
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