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Systematic documentation of success stories

Systematic documentation of success stories. Dr. Arshad Altaf SIGN. Background. New information systems, technologies and interventions promise significant benefit Focused expanding coverage Challenges of unsafe injections require better use of: technology

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Systematic documentation of success stories

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  1. Systematic documentation of success stories Dr. Arshad Altaf SIGN

  2. Background • New information systems, technologies and interventions promise significant benefit • Focused expanding coverage • Challenges of unsafe injections require better use of: • technology • improved use of communication channels

  3. Background • SIGN advocacy strategy • Stressed inter relationships • Everything is about something • First do no harm policy • Should stress the personal benefits of implementing programmes promoting the safety of injections

  4. Past experience • Injection safety under recognized • Nothing can be done with injection safety

  5. Response • Document systematically all success stories • Publish updated information • Show positive impact to inspire individuals and organization • A learning organization

  6. Propose format: SIGN homepage • www.injectionsafety.org • Albania seizes an opportunity to improve injection safety • 900 000 children safely immunized against measles • Albania engaged in an unprecedented immunization campaign in 2000 • Albania engaged in an unprecedented immunization campaign in 2000 • Ensuring safe injection practices through careful planning • Documenting safe injection practices during the campaign • The legacy of the campaign • Lessons to be learned from the success story in Albania

  7. Next issue: Burkina Faso • National drug policy formulation • Injection equipment in National Essential Drug List, with set price • Result: • Increased access to safe injection equipment • Decrease of reuse of equipment without strerilzation • Consumer demand for safe equipment

  8. Other factors • National AIDS information programmes • Training of health workers • good injection practices • rational drug use

  9. Future perspective • Continue to work with others pursuing the same goal • Similar to GAVI advocacy task force

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