Operational evaluation of Guineaworm Eradication Programme--the parameters.

In order to achieve guineaworm eradication in 1990s, the Guineaworm Eradication Programme (GWEP) should operate with utmost efficiency; and needs to be concurrently evaluated for timely corrective measures. Some simple parameters, their relevance, levels and frequency at which these may be helpful to objectively evaluate the GWEP efficiency are discussed in this communication.