African Partnership Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) Evaluation Study
CGHE initiated and completed the African Partnership Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) evaluation study in support of USAFRICOM’s efforts to develop sustainable health security alliances amongst African partners. The outcome evaluation aimed to assist USAFRICOM’s efforts to advance the U.S. military’s role and understanding of military contributions in coordinated military-civilian impact pathways for Global Health Security (GHS). The study featured a mixed-methods approach to explore APORA as a program that builds strategic alliances and the procedural, structural, and interpersonal elements and processes that exist for impactful military-civilian pathways.
The methods employed included document review, questionnaire implementation, and in-depth key informant interviews. CGHE’s evaluation team attended the APORA-administered, CDC-led workshop for Rapid Response Team (RRT) training in Accra, Ghana. At this event, CGHE evaluation personnel were able to collect interview and questionnaire data from APORA participants, PNs’ leaders, and Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Health stakeholders. Interview data were collected from representatives from 14 countries, while questionnaire data were collected from personnel from 23 countries. The final report was completed in early 2023 and available here. Additional publications are forthcoming.