#SATBHSS Project strengthens the health sector’s response to TB and occupational lung diseases in Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique & Zambia with a focus on the mines
SATBHSS Policy Brief launched at the 6th RAC meeting, containing key research recommendations from project implementing countries; Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique & Lesotho, as well as @ECSA_HC & AUDA-NEPAD. read all about the key finding here: https://t.co/mJKK91otaQ
The meeting objectives are too; establish a multi-sectorial Crossroad-border Committee; formulate a joint work plan; inspect Port Health Services; and conduct a Simulation Exercise on COVID19.
Establishment of a Cross-border Zone between 10 Districts of Mozambique and Zimbabwe in Manica District Mozambique. Meeting officially opened by Provincial Medical Director together with Snr Laboratory Specialists from @ECSA_HC.
TB is an air-borne disease that spreads with people’s movements. Mining & associated cross-border migration r fuelling it in SADC. Ending TB by 2030 requires coordinated efforts amongst countries. Currently, there is political commitment & partner support to tackle it @CChamdimba
A successful 3 day meeting of the 6th Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) of the SATBHSS project. Attended by implementing country governments Zambia, Malawi, Lesotho, Mozambique & @WorldBank. Jointly organized by AUDA-NEPAD & @ECSA_HC. Setting the agenda for 2020. #6thRACMalawi
@norman_khoza Giving an overview of the legislative and regulatory reviews on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) - status of legislation reviews and best practices. #6thRACMalawi
@CChamdimba unpacking the key challenges : (i) stigma and discrimination(ii) continuety of care (iii) risk of transmissions (iv) fear of deportation #6thRACMalawi
@CChamdimba giving an overview of cross-border issues on TB, infectious diseases and Occupational Lung Diseases. Stating that its important to manage the movements of people within Africa in order to help curb cross border TB. #6thRACMalawi
#Day3 - 6th RAC meeting. Agenda: (i) cross-border issues on TB, infectious diseases and Occupational Lung Diseases (OLD) (ii) policy brief presentations from implementing countries (iii) legislative and regulatory reviews on OHS (iv) key follow ups & next steps #6thRACMalawi
SATBHSS project implementing countries (Zambia, Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi) presenting their country highlights on Centres of Excellence (CoEs); with a focus on project goal achievements, key results, challenges and next steps to scale up. #6thRACMalawi
Day 2 of the 6th RAC meeting underway in Malawi. On the agenda for the day: (i) update on the innovation agenda: Centres of Excellence status - achievements & next steps (ii) review of year 4 regional project work plan & endorsement of country work plans #6thRACMalawi
The SATBHSS project Q4 newsletter is now out! Make sure you read all about the key highlights and achievements from project implementing countries ; Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho and regional Organizations @ECSA_HC & @NEPAD_Agency https://t.co/mbKBKOwGFl
@norman_khoza@NEPAD_Agency SATBHSS senior programme officer gives overview of achievements. (i) 24 doctors and nurses trained with a focus on medical surveillance and compensation, (ii) facilitating capacity development & compensation principals for miners. #6thRAC
@MarutaTalkmore@ECSA_HC senior specialist giving a presentation on year three progress report and regional updated status: achievements and challenges, including the progress in addressing the MTR key findings. #6thRACMalawi
6th meeting of the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) underway in Malawi. @NEPAD_Agency SATBHSS project manager @CChamdimba giving opening remarks. “We look forward to the 6th RAC deliberations - on behalf of AUDA-NEPAD we would like to reiterate our commitment to this project”.
Agenda highlights of the #6thRACMalawi: (i) SATBHSS restructuring and additional financing (ii) implementation status to date (iii)cross-border issues on TB, infectious diseases and OLD (iv) policy recommendations & regulatory review on OHS (v) endorsement of work plan year 4
Prof @YDambisya@ECSA_HC Director-General presenting the meeting objectives and adoption of the agenda at the 6th RAC meeting. He thanked @NEPAD_Agency for its partnership and commitment to the SATBHSS project. #6thRACMalawi
Dr Humberto Aibino Cossa from @WorldBank days, “we at the #TheWorldBank are focused on improving implementation in several areas, this is critical if we want to bring TB under control.” #6thRACMalawi#TheAfricaWeWant