Table 3 Summary of theme and sub-themes
Component of PTF | Broad themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|---|
Content | Theme I:Â Phases of the control program | Morbidity control |
Climate change caused policy agenda to resurface | ||
A refocus on morbidity | ||
Context | Theme II:Â Schistosomiasis is no longer a priority | Inadequate resources |
Theme III:Â Implementations of policy not strongly embedded at the community level | Lack of robust community participation and health promotion | |
Lack of knowledge and uptake of services | ||
Multi-sectoral approach | ||
Process | Theme IV:Â Global and national initiatives/drive | Integration |
Lack of evidence-based programming | ||
Lack of vector management strategies | ||
Actors | Theme V:Â Policy-driven by the international community and NTD champions | Ministry of Health |
Ministry of local government | ||
Ministry of Education through schools in endemic areas | ||
WHO | ||
No local NGOs | ||
Village committees |