INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

LAKE ZONE CENTRE (IRDP-LZC), MWANZA

BUSINESS TITTLE:
PREVENTION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
AT KISESA WARD

PREPARED BY GROUP NO: 11

SUBMITTED TO: MR. FRED GEORGE

SUBMISSION DATE: 24 MAY, 2024
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................2
1.0 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT.................................................................................................4
1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION..........................................................................................4
1.2 APPROACHES TO THE PREVENTION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN RURAL
AREAS............................................................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Community health education:.................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Vaccination campaigns:..........................................................................................................4
1.2.3. Access to healthcare:.............................................................................................................4
1.2.4. Collaboration with local stakeholders:..................................................................................4
2.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT...........................................................................................6
2.1 PROJECT DELIVERABLES....................................................................................................6
3.0 SCOPE OF THE PROJECT......................................................................................................8
3.1 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES IN KISESA..................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Personnel.................................................................................................................................8
3.1.2. Materials and supplies...........................................................................................................8
3.1.3 Transportation.........................................................................................................................9
3.1.4 Monitoring and evaluation......................................................................................................9
3.1.5. Financial management...........................................................................................................9
3.2 BUDGET OF THE PLAN.........................................................................................................9
3.3 TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES.........................................................................................12
3.3 TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES.........................................................................................13
3.3 TIMELINES & MILESTONES OF THE PROJECT PLAN..................................................15
3.3.1 Establish project team and stakeholder engagement............................................................15
3.3.2. Conduct needs assessment and data collection....................................................................15
3.3.3. Develop prevention strategies and interventions.................................................................15
3.3.4. Implementation of prevention programs.............................................................................15
3.3.5. Monitoring and Evaluation..................................................................................................16
4.0 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES.....................................................................................16
5.0 RISK MANAGEMENT..........................................................................................................16
INTRODUCTION

The prevention of communicable diseases is critical issue in Kisesa Ward, as these diseases is a
threat to the health and well-being of the community. In order to address this issue, a
comprehensive health project plan has been developed to implement strategies that will help to
prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the community.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Prevention of communicable diseases in Kisesa Ward will help to ensure the community living
in rural areas, they are access to the Healthcare and essential education of communicable
diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cholera, Tuberculosis(TB), Influenza, measles and hepatitis.

We focus on empowering the communities the communities of Kisesa Ward by enabling to have
the best ways of avoiding the transmission of communicable diseases within their areas.

Our target will concerns with provision of essential health services education according to their
population composition such as gender, age, education status etc.

This project aims to reduce incidences of communicable diseases throgh the implementation of
various prevention strategies. These strategies include community education, vaccination
campaigns, targeted awareness program and improved sanitation practices.

We aim to improve overall health and well-being of Kisesa ward community and reduce burden
of communicable diseases.

VISION: Our vision is to create a healthier and more resilient community in Kisesa ward by
preventing the spread of communicable diseases.

MISSION: Our mission is to implement comprehensive health project plan that will educate,
empower and mobilize the community in Kisesa ward to prevent the spread of communicable
diseases.
1.0 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The purpose of this health project plan is to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in rural
areas especially in Kisesa ward by implementing targeted interventions and education programs
to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of infectious diseases.

1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Rural areass often lack access to comprehensive health care services, making them more
vulnerable to communicable diseases. Factors such as poverty, lack of education, limited
resources and inadequate infrastructure can contribute ti to the spread of infectious diseases in
the community. So we came with this project to prevent the transmission of communicable
diseases in Kisesa ward, so that to improve health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs in the
long-term.

1.2 APPROACHES TO THE PREVENTION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN

RURAL AREAS.
1.2.1 Community health education: Develop and implement educational programs to raise
awareness about the importance of hygiene and diseases prevention in rural communities. This
could include training on hand washing, sanitation practices and safe food handling.

1.2.2 Vaccination campaigns: Collaborate with local healthcare providers to organize

vaccination campaigns for preventable diseases such as cholera, tuberculosis, influenza etc. This
project will ensure that the vaccines are easily accessible and affordable for residents in rural
areas.

1.2.3. Access to healthcare: Improve access to Healthcare services by providing medicine

services and community health centers in rural areas. This will help households receive timely
medical care and prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

1.2.4. Collaboration with local stakeholders: Collaborate with local people, healthcare
providers and community organizations to implement the health project plan effectively. This
will strengthen the impact of interventions and ensure sustainability of the program in rural
areas.
2.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
S/N OBJECTIVE PRIORITY

01 Increase commumity awareness and education. P1

02 Improve sanitation practices such as hand washing, safe P2

food handling etc.

03 Implement vaccination campaigns. P3

04 Engage in outreach and awareness campaign to promote P4

behaviour change and encorage community participation in
disease prevention efforts.

05 Improve access to Healthcare services for early detection P5

and diagnosis of communicable diseases.

2.1 PROJECT DELIVERABLES

At the end of the project, we look forward to seeing accomplishment of the following issues.

 Develop and distribute educational materials on communicable diseases prevention in

Kisesa, including posters, and pamphlets.
 Establishment of community health committees, and train community health committees
to promote awareness, prevention ans control of communicable diseases in Kisesa.
 Provision of resources, ensure the availability of essential resources such as vaccines,
medication and personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of communicable
diseases in Kisesa.
 Organize mobile health clinics to provide health services, screenings and vaccinations for
communicable diseases in Kisesa.
 Partner with local health authorities, government agencies and non-governmental
organizations to coordinate efforts for communicable diseases prevention and control in
Kisesa.
3.0 SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
The scope of this health project plan is to prevent and control communicable diseases in the
community of Kisesa. The project will focus in raising awareness about the transmission and
prevention of common communicable diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and
diarrheal diseases. By executing the following ÷

 Conducting community based health education and awareness campaigns to educate

community members on the transmission and prevention of communicable diseases.
 Distribution of essential hygiene kits, mosquito nets and other preventive measures to
vulnerable population in Kisesa.
 Regular monitoring and surveillance of communicable diseases in the community to
identify outbreaks and implement appropriate interventions.
 Collaborating with local health authorities and organizations to strengthen the healthcare
system and improve access to healthcare services in Kisesa.

3.1 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN KISESA.

3.1.1 Personnel
 Includes health education coordinators responsible for planning and implementing
objectives of the plan
 Community health workers

3.1.2. Materials and supplies

 Hygiene kits: including soap, hand sanitizers and other hygiene products.
 Mosquito nets: to prevent malaria transmission and protect community members from
mosquito-borne diseases.
 Educational materials: posters and flyers to communicate key messages about diseases
prevention.
3.1.3 Transportation
 Vehicles for field visits: to reach remote areas of the community for health education,
distribution of supplies and monitoring of diseases outbreak.

3.1.4 Monitoring and evaluation

 Data collection tools: to track the prevalence of communicable diseases in the community
and assess the impact of interventions

3.1.5. Financial management

 Budgeting and financial planning to ensure effective utilization of resources and
adherence to allocated budget.
 Monitoring and reporting of expenditures to track projects spending and adjust as needed
to stay within budget constraints.

3.2 BUDGET OF THE PLAN

S/N DETAILS AMOUNT

01 Personel:

-Health education coordinators 200,000Tshs

-Local health workers training 50,000Tshs

-Data collectors and surveillance officers 100,000Tshs

02 Materials and supplies:

-Hygiene kits 250,000Tshs

-Mosquito nets 280,000Tshs

-Educational materials 40,000Tshs

-Surveillance equipment 150,000Tshs

03 Transportation:
 -Vehicle rental 540,000Tshs

-Fuel and maintenance 120,000Tshs

04 Monitoring and Evaluation:

-Data analysis tools 27,000Tshs

-evaluation surveys 15,000Tshs

TOTAL 1,772,000Tshs
3.3 TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.3 TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TASKS March April May June July August Responsible
person

OBJECTIVE: Establish Project

1 project team manager

Task1:

Stakeholder
Task2: engagement

OBJECTIVE: Conduct need -Public health

2 assessment specialist
and data
Task1: - local health
collection
workers

OBJECTIVE: Develop Health

3 prevention educator
strategies and
Task1:
interventions
OBJECTIVE: Implementatio Project
4 n of prevention coordinator
programs
Task1:

OBJECTIVE: Monitoring -M&E

5 and evaluation specialists

Task1: -stakeholders
3.3 TIMELINES & MILESTONES OF THE PROJECT PLAN

3.3.1 Establish project team and stakeholder engagement.

 Timeframe: 1-2 months
 Milestone: - form project team comprising of healthcare professionals, community
leaders and health workers.

- engage with local stakeholders.

3.3.2. Conduct needs assessment and data collection.

 Timeframe: 1 month
 Milestones: - identify communicable diseases in kisesa through data analysis and field
surveys

- assess the existing healthcare infrastructure and capacity for disease prevention
and control

3.3.3. Develop prevention strategies and interventions

 Timeframe: 1 month
 Milestone: - design evidence based prevention strategies focusing on immunization,
health education, sanitation and hygiene practices

3.3.4. Implementation of prevention programs

 Timeframe: 1 month
 Milestones: - conduct health education workshops in schools, communities, and
healthcare facilities.

- Distribute hygiene kits and promote sanitation practices in households and

public spaces.

3.3.5. Monitoring and Evaluation

 Timeframe: ongoing throughout the project
  Milestones: - monitor the progress and impact of prevention programs through regular
data collection and analysis

- evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in reducing the burden of

communicable diseases.

- make adjustments to the project plan based on feedback and outcomes.

4.0 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

1. Regular meetings: this will help to be clear and about the agenda and make team
members aware of what the meeting is all about well in advance.

2. Resolve conflicts quickly: this will help to strengthen team's morale to the success of a
project.

3. Encourage engagement: this will help the team and stakeholders work together to
achieve effective and efficiency project outcomes

4. Schedule one on one meetings: this will help to get feedback.

5.0 RISK MANAGEMENT

POTENTIAL RISKS RISK MITIGATION STRATEGIES
i. Funding shortages: insufficient funding i. Monitoring of budget and expenses
may lead to delays in project closely to identify potential cost-saving
implementation, limited resources or measures and reallocate resources as
discontinuation of essential activities. needed
ii. Community resistance: hindering ii. Conducting of community engagement
participation and adoption of activities to address misconceptions,
recommended practices build trust, and increase awareness of
iii. Lack of healthcare infrastructure: the benefits and preventive measures.
challenges in delivering quity iii. Advocate for increeased government
Healthcare services and implementing support and investment in healthcare
 diseases prevention initiatives. infrastructure, including provision of
iv. Inadequate community engagement: essential supplies, equipment and
lack of community participation, staffing.
involvement and feedback in the iv. Engage community members in
project planning. participatory decision making
v. External factors: external events such processes, feedback sessions and
as natural disasters, political unrest, or community empowerment activities.
public health emergencies may disrupt v. Develop contigency plans and
project activities, and resources. emergency response protocols to
anticipate and mitigate potential
disruptions from external events
GROUP 11

NAME: REGISTRATIONNUMBER

JOYCE. G.GEORGE IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0601

SALOME. E.KIOLOGWE RDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0603

BETSHEBA .M. NYAGIBORE IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0604

AIRENE .G.PALANGNYO IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0605

EDITHA .N. MANYEGEZWA IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0606

EZEKIEL. J.JOHN IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0607

ELIZABETH H. L.MZIRAY IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0608

LEAH . E.GOBANYA IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0609

EZEKIEL. S.LOSILALE IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0610

BETSHEBA. M.SASI IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0611

JUMANNE M.SIMON IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0612

AIZACK A.MHAGAMA IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0613

JACKLINEJ.STEPHANO IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0614

NEEMA E.SARAKIYA IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0615

WILBARD FOKAS IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0617

AMINA A.SEPH IRDP-LZC/TCDP/SE23/0618