Objective:

The evaluation aims at learning from MSF intervention of the past 6 years in Sotnikum District:

• The creation of a Chronic Disease clinic in Sotnikum for HIV/Aids, diabetes, hypertension and other chronic diseases patients.
• The introduction of a community DOTS strategy for TB and the upgrade of follow-up and referral system for TB in the OD.
• The impact of the newly implemented Village Malaria Workers' strategy to early diagnose and treat malaria.

Specific Objectives:

The study should aim at helping to understand: the pertinence and efficiency of MSF intervention, appreciation of the general impact on other health activities and issues in the district, allocation of funds and scoring of MSF activities.

Content:

In Sotnikum, MSF has implemented TB, malaria and HIV/AIDS projects over the course of the last 6 years. The evaluation is based on the review and analysis of a variety of documents, and the use of different qualitative methods during country evaluation missions. Data was collected from a combination of both individual interviews and focus group discussions.

• Project management and administration;
• Selection and backstopping of the evaluation experts;
• Evaluation of the programme components according to pre-defined criteria;
• Regular reporting to the client.