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DIAGNOSTICS-RELATED NEEDS AS PERCEIVED BY COUNTRIES

DIAGNOSTICS-RELATED NEEDS AS PERCEIVED BY COUNTRIES. WORK PLANNING MEETING RETOOLING TASK FORCE GENEVA 15-16 January 2008 Dr. S. M. Egwaga NTLP - Tanzania. Country needs. RTF must advocate and promote available new diagnostic technologies Countries need trusted diagnostic technologies

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DIAGNOSTICS-RELATED NEEDS AS PERCEIVED BY COUNTRIES

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  1. DIAGNOSTICS-RELATED NEEDS AS PERCEIVED BY COUNTRIES WORK PLANNING MEETING RETOOLING TASK FORCE GENEVA 15-16 January 2008 Dr. S. M. Egwaga NTLP - Tanzania

  2. Country needs • RTF must advocate and promote available new diagnostic technologies • Countries need trusted diagnostic technologies • Should compliment existing technologies • Must be acceptable by health workers and consumers • Should be easy to accommodate and fit into existing health system (not radioactive, does not need cold chain) • Should help reach the vulnerable and marginalised populations

  3. Adoption process - 1 • A country must make the policy decision to adopt a new diagnostic technology • Ownership by countries • Incorporating into health systems • Alignment and harmonization with donor priorities • Information on logistical requirements – from procurement to installation must be available at country level

  4. Adoption process -2 • All stakeholders including decision and policy makers must be involved early • Rules and procedures which govern TB control programmes should also be taken into consideration • Countries may need support in adopting and introducing new technologies

  5. Introduction of new technology -1 • Budget implications: • Transparency in financial and human resource requirements to introduce new technologies • Affordable – capital and running costs • Sustainable – beyond donor support • Endorsement and registration requirements of the new technology • Support to identify suppliers of new technologies

  6. Introduction of new technology - 2 • Mobilization of financial and human resources • Making an operational plan to implement new technologies • Technical assistance to develop new policy guidelines to incorporate new technologies • Create demand for new technology – raise community awareness through different media channels • Set aside enough time

  7. Implementation process -1 • Plan to train health workers • Plan supply chain to ensure reagents and supplies are available • Plan for preventive maintenance • Coordination of implementation by different partners

  8. Implementation process -2 • Monitor performance of new technologies • Indicators • Supervision • Trouble shooting • Document process of implementation and lessons learnt • Share information with others

  9. Thank you for your attention

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