The goal of this project was to conduct a review of SIAPS TB technical assistance and QuanTB implementation in DRC. Specific objectives were to determine: Key achievements or results of SIAPS QuanTB technical assistance in DRC Experiences and perspectives of the beneficiaries from the NTP Challenges and lessons learned This report summarizes key aspects and results … Read more
The goal of this project was to conduct a review of SIAPS TB technical assistance and QuanTB implementation in Bangladesh. Specific objectives were to determine: Key achievements or results of SIAPS QuanTB technical assistance in Bangladesh Experiences and perspectives of the beneficiaries from the NTP Challenges and lessons learned This brief summarizes key aspects and results … Read more
SIAPS conducted a review of the impact of the QuanTB implementation and related TB PSM technical assistance in 12 countries. The review was conducted using data collected from background documents, reports, interviews with SIAPS staff and country beneficiaries, and online satisfaction and experience surveys. Objectives of the review included determining key achievements, experiences, and perspectives of … Read more
The TB burden in Ukraine is among the most severe in Europe, and achieving TB control is hindered by weak information and reporting systems. Recognizing that managing pharmaceutical information is essential to curbing the spread of TB, the Ukrainian government adopted e-TB Manager, a digital case management tool developed by SIAPS, to help manage TB-related … Read more
Tuberculosis, which is the leading cause of death among infectious diseases in Ukraine, is especially dangerous due to the high estimated number of patients with multidrug-resistant TB. Since its implementation in 2008, e-TB Manager, a digital case management tool, has shown strong results: 81% of users, including doctors, nurses, and laboratory professionals, agree that it … Read more
Konduri N, Bastos LGV, Sawyer K, Reciolino LFA. User experience analysis of an eHealth system for tuberculosis in resource-constrained settings: A nine-country comparison. International Journal of Medical Informatics 102 2017; 118-29. Read the full article
Konduri N, Sawyer K, Nizova N. User experience analysis of e-TB Manager, a nationwide electronic tuberculosis recording and reporting system in Ukraine. European Respiratory Journal Open Research 3;2017: 00002-2017. Read the full article
On May 17, 2017, the Honorable Minister Mohammad Nasim, Member of Parliament (MP), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), officially launched Pharmadex in Bangladesh. Pharamdex (http://pharmadexbd.org/) is a web-based integrated information system that facilitates the submission, review, and evaluation of medicine registration applications and dossiers on the basis of international standards and formats. Minister … Read more
SIAPS supported the Swaziland Ministry of Health (MOH) in mobilizing key stakeholders from the Swaziland National AIDS Program and the National Tuberculosis Control Program to introduce and implement an active surveillance system for patients on ARVs and anti-TB treatment. SIAPS provided technical assistance to MOH’s National Pharmacovigilance Unit (NPVU) to develop the protocol and tools to implement … Read more
This guide is intended to serve as a reference for national-level quantification, forecasting, and supply planning to inform the procurement of anti-TB medicines in the Philippines. It provides practical guidance for program managers, technical staff, and other key personnel, outlining common considerations and best practices for quantification, and highlighting different methods. It also includes specific … Read more
