| 1. Government |
Recognize podoconiosis social, cultural, and economic disease burden and advocate appropriately; Oversee overall coordination and technical support to existing podoconiosis programs; Integrate podoconiosis prevention and treatment with existing health activities; Mobilize society to commit materials/labor to podoconiosis program infrastructure; Contribute podoconiosis treatment site (i.e. on government clinic compound); Promote podoconiosis awareness and stigma prevention opportunities through community leaders, politic gatherings, public events, village census, etc.; Ensure compliance with national health policies and plans |
| 2. Health Professionals |
Recognize the podoconiosis disease burden, etiology, and impact it has on life; Provide appropriate podoconiosis treatment and education |
| 3. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) |
Provide financial and coordination support to podoconiosis activities; Identify interested and empowered local professionals as podoconiosis program staff; Report on podoconiosis program indicators and progress; Ensure regular podoconiosis program staff supervision |
| 4. Podoconiosis Affected Individuals |
Practice podoconiosis treatment adherence; Mobilize and educate other affected individuals; After training, lead local treatment groups; Perform local advocacy |
| 5. Community |
Follow good podoconiosis prevention practices; Contribute materials/labor to program infrastructure; Educate and mobilize affected individuals; Advocate against stigma |
| 6. Faith-Based Institutions |
Religious leaders provide sermons integrating podoconiosis health messages; Educate and mobilize affected individuals |
| 7. Schools |
Educate children on podoconiosis awareness and prevention practices; Encourage children to educate other family members |
