Browsing by Author "Ciantia, Filippo"

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    The eradication of Guinea Worm Disease: a possible global public health achievement
    (Journal of Medicine and the Person, 2013) Ciantia, Filippo; Odong, Thomas; Oyoo-Odoch, Nars
    Guinea worm disease, classified as a neglected tropical disease, is one of the two diseases nearing eradication. When in 2015 the world’s leaders will evaluate the progresses toward the achievement of the MDGs, most likely both diseases will no longer affect humanity. GWD was eradicated in Uganda despite the country was plagued by poverty and civil unrest especially in the most affected northern regions. Keys to the success of the Uganda Guinea worm eradication programme were realist strategies of community involvement focusing on positive behavior changes. The role of motivated health workers played a crucial role, especially in understanding the lives of people and adapting culturally adequate health messages. The achievement of this public health success was based on a coordinated international support, effective national health policies, public-private partnerships, and local authorities’ involvement allowed.
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    Strategic Planning Process in a General Rural Hospital: An Experience at Dr. Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital, Uganda
    (JUNCO – Journal of Universities and international development Cooperation, 2018) Carlo Lonati, Andrea; Polloni, Ilaria; Ciantia, Filippo; Odong, Thomas; Pontello, Mirella
    Dr. Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital is a general rural hospital located in Kalongo (Northern Uganda). The hospital is facing new difficulties that call for urgent actions, which imposed a plan for its de-velopment. The strategic planning process was guided by engagement of stakeholders through a step-by-step participatory process. The plan acknowledges four Strategic Goals that integrate different dimensions (economic, social and environmental) around the themes of service delivery, infrastructure, partnership and education. The purpose is to communicate the hospital’s strategic vision, creating a framework that enables to prepare work plans and budgets, as well as monitor progresses over time.