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Overview of the Problem

Poliomyelitis is a potentially fatal, preventable disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus invades the brain and spinal cord of the infected, causing severe nerve damage and paralysis. The majority of those who infected with the virus show no symptoms, though one in four will experience flu-like symptoms. Paralysis, however, is the most significant of polio symptoms because it is the most fatal. The muscles necessary for respirations are often affected, leading to death. Polioviurs only affects humans and lives in the infected individual’s throat and intestines. It enters through the mouth and spreads through contact with fecal matter, though it can less commonly be transmitted through droplets from the mouth (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). While polio has been nearly eradicated globally, there are still three countries experiencing endemics, with Afghanistan being one of those countries. International Health Regulations has classified Afghanistan as a state infected with WPV1, cVDPV1, cVDPV3, and there is a potential risk of international spread. As of July 2019, there have been 11 polio cases reported, with 21 total cases in 2018. There have also been two positive environmental samples reported in 2019 thus far (Polio Global Eradication Initiative [PGEI], 2019). The goal of health organizations worldwide is toc eliminate the polio virus in Afghanistan and other endemic countries.

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Stakeholders: Citizen of Afghanistan, global health organizations, healthcare workers deployed to Afghanistan, and every individual in every country that has the potential to be infected with the polio virus

T arget Population: Citizens of Afghanistan, particularly in the southern areas of Afghanistan, as well as the Kunar region

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Free Afghanistan from poli o

Positioning Statement:
The mission of this organization is to vaccinate the people of Afghanistan in an effort to eradicate polio.

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1.To educate the citizens of Afghanistan on both the disease and the vaccination
2. To Vaccinate every child in Afghanistan
3.To educate the infected on the transmission of the disease

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Resources Needed:Healthcare employees and volunteers trained in vaccination administration, vaccinations, medical supplies (syringes, needles, gloves, medication cups, etc.), educational materials, communication aides

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1. Electronic media (Television,internet,radio)
a. Objectives-To reach large portions of the population in order to educate them about the polio vaccine and communicate the presence of the mobile clinics giving the vaccines
b.Strengths-Ability to reach multiple regions at one time, ability to communicate information quickly and repetitively
c. Weakness- Many areas in Afghnanistan,particularly remote regions, do not have access to this type of media

2. Paper communication(flyers, mailers,letters)
a.Objectives-To reach large portions of the population in order to educate them about the polio vaccine and communicate the presence of the mobile clinics giving the vaccines
b. Strengths-More informative way to receive and answer questions
c.Weaknesses-Difficulty reaching large portions of the population, time consuming,costly
3. Events
a. Objectives-To reach large portions of the population in order to educate them about the polio vaccine and communicate the presence of the mobile clinics giving the vaccine
b. Strenghts-More informative way to receive and answer questions
c. Weaknesses-DIfficulty reaching large portions of the population, time consuming, costly

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1. To prepare and broadcast an informational session for the news media within one week
2. To prepare paper communication methods within four days
3. To prepare nd host events throughout Afghanistan within three months

COMMUNICATION BENEFITS:

By following this communication timeline, the organization can begin to educate the Afghani people while beginning to vaccinate them at the same time. As the communication reaches each region, the organization can follow to initiate the mobile clinics. It is not a requirement to inform and educate the entire country before beginning the movement.

OUTCOME ASSESSMENT:

This organization will work closely with global and national organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to monitor the progress of the vaccination rates and updating the reported cases of polio to assess the impact of the vaccinations.

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1. To use the media and volunteers to initiate communication about the eradication of polio within 1 week
2.To deploy volunteers to remote areas of the country within one week
3.To find appropriate places to be used for mobile clinics within one week
4.To begin vaccinating the people of Afghanistan within two weeks
5.To have one quarter of the population vaccinated within six months