SIAPS conducted a review of SIAPS TB technical assistance and QuanTB implementation in Myanmar. Specific objectives were to determine: Key achievements or results of SIAPS QuanTB technical assistance in Myanmar Experiences and perspectives of the beneficiaries from the NTP Challenges and lessons learned This report summarizes key aspects and results of the Myanmar review.
SIAPS conducted an evaluation of its TB technical assistance and the QuanTB implementation in Kenya. Specific objectives were to determine: Key achievements or results of the SIAPS QuanTB technical assistance in Kenya Experiences and perspectives of the beneficiaries of the NTLD-P Challenges and lessons learned This report summarizes key aspects and results of the analysis for … Read more
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
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
By Kelly Sawyer, Technical Associate – TB The SIAPS program, in collaboration with the Challenge TB project in Ethiopia, organized a national forecasting and quantification training on the QuanTB tool in September in Bishoftu town, Ethiopia. QuanTB, which SIAPS developed in 2013, is a downloadable electronic tool designed to improve Tuberculosis (TB) medicines procurement processes, ordering … Read more
The USAID-funded Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) program is excited to announce the launch of a new version of the QuanTB tool, version 3.0. QuanTB is a downloadable electronic forecasting, quantification, and early warning tool designed to improve procurement processes, ordering, and planning for TB treatment. QuanTB transforms complicated calculations into … Read more
This week, SIAPS joins delegates from all over the globe for the 46th Union World Conference on Lung Health (#WCLH2015), in Cape Town, South Africa. At this year’s conference, SIAPS staff will present at several sessions focusing on how strong pharmaceutical systems support efforts to end TB including increasing access to TB medicines, expanding pharmacovigilance systems, … Read more
In September 2015, USAID’s Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) helped the Uzbek Ministry of Health (MOH) successfully complete a nationwide roll-out of QuanTB, a tuberculosis (TB) quantification tool. QuanTB is a downloadable desktop tool that transforms complicated calculations into a user-friendly dashboard displaying key information for managing medicines. By serving as … Read more
