COVID-19

Coordination during emergencies is critical as it involves the contribution of different sectorial agencies, teams and partners towards a common goal. Coordination can generate economies of scale, avoid fragmentation of multiple and targeted programs that require collaboration at service delivery level. Coordinated responses, timely inter-agency assessments and information sharing reduce the burden on affected people who may be subjected to demands for the same information from a series of assessment teams.

Strategy

Ensure technical, operational and political support mechanisms are enhanced and supported daily to coordinate all aspects of preparedness and response.

Targets

• Provide strategic direction to districts on key interventions
• Mainstream Government and partner support in fully operationalizing this plan
• Adjust the activities in line with new information or procedure/policy depending on the scenario or phase
• Address field challenges through regular National Task Force, District Task Force and the coordination sub-committee

Activities

• Activation of National Task Force, district task force and sub-committees.
• Conduct resource mobilisation activities
• Engage relevant sectors, partners and private sectors for COVID-19 preparedness and response
• Hold advocacy meetings at national level for preparedness and response to COVID-19.
• Monitor implementation of the plan; supervision, accountability forum
• Conduct cross border coordination and collaboration
• Develop and issue information products including situational reports on COVID-19
• Conduct a simulation exercises
• Activation of National and District Rapid Response Team
• Ensure remuneration and compensation of responders
• Conduct support supervision visits
• Develop innovative approaches to effectively coordinate preparedness and response for COVID-19