8.1.8  Implementing your action plan and maintaining community support

Community communication about immunization is described in more detail in Study Session 9.

Once the action plan for the year is complete, it should be communicated to all stakeholders at community level, your supervisor and the woreda health office. You should arrange a meeting with local government administration officials, community leaders and community volunteers to discuss your plan and gain their approval and support (Figure 8.5). Once approved, it is your responsibility to implement the plan. You have to keep all stakeholders well informed about progress during the year, so that you can agree on a solution to any problems you encounter during the implementation period.

Figure 8.5  Approval for your action plan from local officials and community leaders is essential for community support.