Transcript 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
improved use of communication channels
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
Past experience
Injection safety under
recognized
Nothing can be done with
injection safety
Response
Document systematically all success
stories
Publish updated information
Show positive impact to inspire individuals
and organization
A learning organization
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
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
Other factors
National AIDS information programmes
Training of health workers
good injection practices
rational drug use
Future perspective
Continue to work with others pursuing the
same goal
Similar to GAVI advocacy task force