Since its inception, the GTFCC bodies and partners have provided technical support to over 50 countries identified in the priority list. Such support has steadily increased over the years in response to growing engagement of countries in the Ending Cholera: A global Roadmap to 2030 and due to the deterioration of the global epidemic situation. In 2020, the CSP was established as an operational body to support the GTFCC partners.
The identification of Priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMIs) is of critical importance to target national cholera control and elimination strategies along the principles of the Global Roadmap to End Cholera.
All cholera affected countries, and countries at risk for cholera, are encouraged to identify PAMIs using GTFCC methods.
The GTFCC performs independent technical reviews of PAMI identification upon request. These reviews aim to provide practical advice and recommendations to countries before they move on to intervention planning in PAMIs.
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Dashboard to consult and download information on PAMI identification status in GTFCC target countries.
Disseminating the outcomes of PAMI identification is essential, including for cross-border coordination efforts.
Countries that identified PAMIs in accordance with GTFCC methods are encouraged to contact the GTFCC Secretariat to contribute to the Global map of PAMIs and for their PAMI identification report to be made available to other countries and the broader GTFCC community.
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The GTFCC provide countries with technical support to develop and implement National Cholera Plans (NCPs), ensuring multisectoral integration and operationalization of existing plans.10 countries have developed or reviewed their NCPs using a GTFCC methodology as of September 2024. 11 additional countries are engaged in this process.
CSP’s collaboration with the DRC’s Ministry of Health and the PNECHOL (National Program for the Elimination of Cholera and Control of Other Diarrheal Diseases) has strengthened national cholera control strategies. This partnership has been pivotal in finalizing the 2023-2027 Multisectoral Cholera Elimination Plan, which outlines clear intervention priorities and resource allocation. The revised plan now serves as a guiding document for all stakeholders involved in cholera prevention and response.
The GTFCC supports countries by organizing and facilitating workshops, training programs, and events to enhance the skills and knowledge of local health workers and government officials, focusing on cholera prevention, surveillance, outbreak response, and case management.
In Zambia, the CSP trained 120 health workers on cholera outbreak preparedness and response, focusing on Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATI). CATI involves rapidly targeting cholera cases with localized measures, such as hygiene promotion and water treatment, to contain the spread. This approach has proven successful in quickly reducing transmission in hotspot areas.
The GTFCC mobilizes financial, human and material resources to support cholera control and elimination activities, including leveraging private sector investments and aligning international funding with national cholera priorities.
The GTFCC aids countries in preparing and submitting applications for Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) campaigns, providing guidance on planning, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure effective vaccine deployment. With the backing of GAVI, ICG, and other partners, our direct support to countries has contributed to 68 OCV reactive and preventive campaigns since January 2022, accounting for 80 million OCV doses shipped to 22 countries.
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The GTFCC enhances countries’ surveillance capabilities by offering tools, methodologies, and technical advice to improve data collection, reporting, and analysis, facilitating early detection of cholera outbreaks and effective response.
The GTFCC fosters collaboration between neighboring countries to manage cholera outbreaks that cross borders, promoting regional task forces and joint efforts to prevent the spread of cholera.
The CSP has organized cross-border meetings between cholera-affected countries, as in April 2024 when colleagues from Zambia and DRC met for 4 days along their border to strengthen collaboration and information sharing. These platforms help coordinate cholera response efforts, ensuring that outbreaks do not spill over borders and that resources are efficiently allocated. Such coordination is crucial for managing cholera in regions with frequent population movement.
The GTFCC helps countries engage a broader range of stakeholders, including government departments, development partners, and the private sector, to secure political and financial commitment to cholera control efforts.
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In settings affected by conflict or natural disasters, the GTFCC partners provide tailored support to integrate cholera response into broader emergency operations, ensuring continuity of prevention and treatment services.
During the recent crisis in Cox’s Bazaar refugee camp in Bangladesh, the CSP worked closely with the Ministry of Health and partners to strengthen cholera preparedness. This included supporting vaccination campaigns, training health workers, and coordinating with local authorities to ensure rapid response. These efforts helped mitigate the impact of the outbreak and prevented further spread in the camp.
The GTFCC facilitates the integration of research into operational plans, supporting countries in with identifying research gaps and conducting studies tohat inform evidence-based cholera interventions.
The GTFCC also facilitates and the sharing of best practices across the global and national cholera communities.