ProgressandplansforPPMintheSouthEastAsiaRegion.pptVIP

Progress and plans for PPM in the South-East Asia Region Fifth PPM Subgroup Meeting 3 - 5 June, Cairo Countries with GF support for PPM Regional Progress Successful approachesSome examples Intensified training of private and public hospital and laboratory staff in Indonesia Introduction of coordination meetings between community health facilities and hospitals: Yogyakarta, Indonesia; between partners: Myanmar Franchising, allowing for ensuring of quality throughout network: PSI Sun Quality Health Network Inclusion of private laboratories in diagnostic network QA systems in, India; SQH and accredited labs in Myanmar Establishing of referral networks and better follow up of transfers eg., in Padang, Indonesia, between lung clinic and puskesmas; provision of a list of DOTS centres for referral to teaching institutes in India Endorsement of the International Standards of TB Care by professional bodies-- Medical associations in India, Indonesia Regional Priorities: 2008-2009 Catalyze wider implementation (India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal) Document on-going initiatives, disseminate best practice examples for wider use More actively engage with professional associations, teaching universities for dissemination of the ISTC, and use of recommended guidelines Ensure coordination mechanisms/forums for information exchange at all levels in countries Expand collaboration with industry, corporate sector (not much progress here– may be an area for the PPM sub-group to focus on) Help in developing clear strategies and operational guidelines based on lessons learnt (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand) sectors not yet involved Support pilots in (Bangladesh, Thailand) Organize a regional training for national consultants/focal points on strengthening public-private partnerships (long-standing dream!) PPM activities in priority countries PPM activities in priority countries Progress: Bangladesh Bangladesh Plans for PPM 2008-2009 Actively engage professional bodies, BMA,BPM