Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

quality even for basic services. In this light combined medical sub-centre and UnionHFWC are to be established with varying (depending on Upazila specific circumstancesand options) degree of collaboration with the public sector. For practical and logisticreason the centers are in or close to the resettlement areas, while they should be servingalso the surrounding populations across union boundaries. The medical facility for theconstruction workers will be set up to function simultaneously as one of the populationservicing centers. The two service area facilities need in addition the capacity to treatemergency case, in particular at the South side the centre shall be enabled to managetrauma patients.8.9.3.3.2 Public Health Safeguarding of General Public95. Activities proposed for contributing to public health safeguarding of the general public areConduct baseline studies on STI/HIV risks, vulnerability, capacity needs and estimatedprevalence. A baseline survey to determine key criteria and characteristics of this targetgroup will provide the starting point and the lead for the design of the IEC (see nextpoint).Design and carry out an education campaign and ongoing IEC on HIV/AIDS, STI andprevention of (unwanted) pregnancies. Complement educational interventions withincreased and easy access to condoms and lubricants, i.e. condom marketing, as well asto voluntary counseling and testing.Implement EMMP for management of wastes, traffic safety, air and noise pollution.8.9.3.3.3 Public Health Safeguarding of the Construction Workforce96. Activities proposed for contributing to public health safeguarding of construction workforceare: Provide on-either river side a health facility with primary and emergency/first aid capacityfor the construction workforce – carried out in conjunction with objective 1 Introduce and oversee implementation of work- and task specific occupational healthsafety measures Introduce and implement mechanisms for preventing biological contaminants of drinkingwater,food supplies and prepared meals Monitor adequate quantity of water for washing facilities and sanitation Ongoing HIV/AIDS and STI education campaign Complement educational interventions with easy access to condoms and voluntarycounseling and testing. As far as feasible secure housing for workers and encourage they live with their familieson site, thereby reducing the likelihood of risky behavior with multiple sex partners.8.9.3.3.4 Budget97. The total funds required for a 5 year period are estimated at $8.6 million with 15% allocatedfor prevention and promotion, 14% for curative care, 4% training, 29% personnel, 5% capital – works,9% capital – equipment, 6% management, meetings and administration costs, 13% M&E and Auditing(13%).8.9.4 Wildlife Monitoring and Compensation for Wildlife and Aquatic Habitat Loss8.9.4.1 Introduction98. Charland in Padma provide habitat for a wide range of fauna species and are of highconservation significance for reptiles, amphibians and grassland dwelling avifauna species includingmigratory birds. The reeds in chars, such as Nol (Phragmites karka) and Hogla (Typha sp.) and sandymudflats are critical to support the habitat.8-48