Using the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) Program to Develop a South Sudan Expanded Program on Immunization Workforce

Tchoualeu, Dieula Delissaint; Hercules, Margaret; Mbabazi, William; Kirbak, Anthony Laku Stephen; Usman, Abdulmumini; Bizuneh, Ketema; Sandhu, Hardeep

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“…The STOP program is one key component of the GPEI (16). CDC conceived the program in collaboration with WHO and its implementation started in 1999.…”

Section: Overview Of Stop Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The main aim of the program was to fill human resource gaps by providing technical assistance in strengthening polio eradication initiatives in polio endemic countries (17). However, the program was expanded to include other VPDs surveillance, RI, communication, and data management for program improvement (16,17). In 1998, the first cohort of STOP team (STOP 1) was assigned to a three-month field mission in six different countries and 25 experts were members of the team (18).…”

Section: Overview Of Stop Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In 1998, the first cohort of STOP team (STOP 1) was assigned to a three-month field mission in six different countries and 25 experts were members of the team (18). Later, CDC started a recruitment process that allowed volunteer public health experts from around the world to gain useful experience and contribute to polio eradication efforts (16,19).…”

Section: Overview Of Stop Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

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How has the Stop Transmission of Polio Program consultants and Open Data Kit technology contributed towards polio eradication efforts in Kenya?

Tesfaye¹,

Sowe²,

Makam³

2020

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Background: Polio eradication efforts in Kenya include the development of a skilled local workforce and the application of innovative technologies. This paper describes the role of Stop Transmission of Polio Program (STOP) consultants and the use of Open Data Kit (ODK) technology in strengthening polio eradication efforts in Kenya.Methods: Overview of the STOP program, deployment, and the modality of support is described. The application of innovative ODK technology was examined. Descriptive analysis was conducted on data collected by the STOP consultants during supportive supervisions using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 22) and maps were developed using Quantum Geographic Information System (GIS) (version 3.4.1).Results: STOP consultants supportively supervised eight hundred seventy health facilities both on routine immunization (RI) and on Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance system in 16 (34.1%) counties during the study period. Active surveillance for AFP was conducted in all health facilities supervised, and 11 unreported cases of AFP were detected and investigated. STOP consultants, as part of an outbreak response, provided technical support on five successive rounds of polio Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs) conducted during period studied. Moreover, addressing programmatic data needs, the STOP data manager has played a valuable role in enhancing the quality and use of data for evidence-based decision-making, both routine immunization and AFP surveillance. ODK technology was used in AFP surveillance, routine and supplementary immunization activities being a part of the package of electronic tools available in the country. Conclusion: STOP consultants have contributed extensively to polio eradication efforts in Kenya, through enhancing active case search, supporting outbreak response, strengthening routine immunization program, training/ capacity building of Frontline Health Workers (FLW), data analysis, interpretation and supportive supervision. The application of ODK technology has contributed to generating real-time quality data for informed decision making including spatial data, even in resource-limited hard to reach settings where the likelihood of poliovirus transmission is higher. A national STOP program should be modeled to produce homegrown qualified personnel who are able to support eradication and response activities in Kenya.

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“…The STOP program is one key component of the GPEI (16). CDC conceived the program in collaboration with WHO and its implementation started in 1999.…”

Section: Overview Of Stop Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Overview Of Stop Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Overview Of Stop Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

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How has the Stop Transmission of Polio Program consultants and Open Data Kit technology contributed towards polio eradication efforts in Kenya?

Tesfaye¹,

Sowe²,

Makam³

2020

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“…GPEI-initiated social mobilization networks and polio-funded global positioning system mapping activities to support microplanning have had their use extended to other health priorities [92,93]. The Stop Transmission of Polio program has expanded its workforce development activities far beyond polio to now include RI activities, vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, measles and rubella elimination, communications and social mobilization, and immunization data quality [94,95]. These are just a few examples of the reach of the GPEI and what is at stake if the potential opportunities of polio transition planning are not meaningfully addressed.…”

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Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities of the Polio Endgame: Lessons for the Future

Patel

Cochi

2017

The Journal of Infectious Diseases

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The Global Commission for the Certification of the Eradication of Poliomyelitis certified the eradication of type 2 poliovirus in September 2015, making type 2 poliovirus the first human pathogen to be eradicated since smallpox. The eradication of type 2 poliovirus, the absence of detection of type 3 poliovirus worldwide since November 2012, and cornering type 1 poliovirus to only a few geographic areas of 3 countries has enabled implementation of the endgame of polio eradication which calls for a phased withdrawal of oral polio vaccine beginning with the type 2 component, introduction of inactivated poliovirus vaccine, strengthening of routine immunization in countries with extensive polio resources, and initiating activities to transition polio resources, program experience, and lessons learned to other global health initiatives. This supplement focuses on efforts by global partners to successfully launch polio endgame activities to permanently secure and sustain the enormous gains of polio eradication forever.

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“…In the perspective of fulfilling the skilled human resource gap required for the effective implementation of GPEI strategies to eradicate polio, the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) program was designed as a key component of the GPEI [8] and its implementation started in 1998 in polio-endemic countries -Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria [9]. The program was later expanded to include other Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPDs) surveillance, routine immunization, communication, and data management [8,9]. Consequently, in 1999, the first cohort of the STOP team (STOP 1), comprising of 25 experts, was assigned on a three-month field mission in six countries [10].…”

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confidence: 99%

The role of the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) program in developing countries: the experience of Kenya

Tesfaye¹,

Makam

Sergon³

et al. 2020

BMC Public Health

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Background: In 1988, the 41 st World Health Assembly (WHA) marked the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) for the eradication of polio. A key component of the GPEI has been the development and deployment of a skilled workforce to implement eradication activities. In 1989, the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) was initiated to address skilled human resource gaps and strengthen poliovirus surveillance. This paper describes the role of the STOP 52 team in technical capacity building and health system strengthening in the implementation of polio eradication strategies in Kenya following the outbreak of Circulating Vaccine-derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2). Methods: Overview of the STOP program, deployment, and the modality of support are described. Descriptive analysis was conducted using data collected by the STOP 52 team during integrated supportive supervisory visits conducted from July 2018 to September 2019. Analyses were carried out using Epi-Info statistical software (Version 7.0) and maps were developed using Quantum Geographic Information System (Q-GIS) (version 3.12.0). Results: The STOP 52 team supportively supervised 870 health facilities on Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), and Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) and other Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPDs) surveillance in 16 (34.1%) of the 47 counties during the study period. AFP surveillance was conducted in all health facilities supervised leading to the detection and investigation of 11 unreported AFP cases. The STOP 52 team, as part of the outbreak response, provided technical support to five successive rounds of polio Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs) conducted during the study period. Moreover, in addressing programmatic data needs, the STOP 52 Data Manager played a valuable role in enhancing the quality and use of data for evidence-based planning and decision-making. The STOP 52 team contributed to the development of operational plans, guidelines and training manuals, and participated in the delivery of various Training of Trainers (TOT) and On-the-Job Training (OJT) on EPI, AFP and other VPDs surveillance including data management. Conclusion: The STOP 52 team has contributed to polio eradication efforts in Kenya by enhancing AFP and other VPDs surveillance, supporting polio SIAs, strengthening EPI, use of quality EPI, AFP and other VPDs data, and capacity building of Frontline Health Workers (FLWs). The use of Open Data Kit (ODK) technology during supportive supervision, and AFP and other VPDs surveillance was found to be advantageous. A national STOP program should be modeled to produce a homegrown workforce to ensure the availability of more sustainable technical support for polio eradication efforts in Kenya and possibly other polio-affected countries.

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Using the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) Program to Develop a South Sudan Expanded Program on Immunization Workforce

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How has the Stop Transmission of Polio Program consultants and Open Data Kit technology contributed towards polio eradication efforts in Kenya?

How has the Stop Transmission of Polio Program consultants and Open Data Kit technology contributed towards polio eradication efforts in Kenya?

Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities of the Polio Endgame: Lessons for the Future

The role of the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) program in developing countries: the experience of Kenya

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