Cricket match between partners held today where CMU, ASD, Dopasi Foundation, Mercy Corps, JSI WHO, and Greenstar participated to remind all for the importance together. Yes We Can END TB!
The National Coordinator of CMU chaired the M&E and Surveillance Unit review meeting, emphasizing updates across all disease areas. Special attention was given to tracking progress within DHIS2 Tracker data. The agenda centered on assessing unit activities for HIV, Hepatitis, and TB, ensuring effective disease monitoring and evaluation strategies.
The Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) Round 6 (R6) convened in Lahore on February 27, 2024, focusing on mapping key populations at risk of HIV in Pakistan. Through triangulation of research-based data with inputs from NGOs and CBOs, the initiative aims to enhance service provision, outreach, and policy effectiveness in combating HIV transmission.
On February 22nd, 2024, the HIV/AIDS Inter Provincial Coordination Mechanism Meeting was hosted by CDC Sindh in collaboration with UNDP and CMU in Islamabad. Moreover, all stakeholders including Provincial Programmes, Community based organizations, UNAIDS, APLHIV, and Nai Zindagi participated. The session focused on reviewing quarterly data, evaluating partner progress throughout the year, and fostering collaborative strategies to combat HIV/AIDS effectively.
In anticipation of grant-making, UNDP partners with CMU/NACP conducted a a one-day consultation involving key stakeholders in HIV health information in Islamabad. The aim was to collectively review and gain consensus on crucial aspects of the MIS, and identify necessary changes in the health information system. The meeting, opened by the National Coordinator of CMU, involved participants from UNDP, CMU, NACP, ACPs, UN partners, and CBO Project Managers and M&E Officers.
The Consultative Workshop on National TB Digitalization Roadmap, inaugurated with opening remarks by the National Coordinator CMU on February 19, 2024, marked a pivotal moment for National TB Control Program. Supported by USAID’s IHSS-SD Activity and JSI, the program aims at shaping a comprehensive framework to digitize TB services nationwide. The workshop focused on collaborative efforts aimed to streamline interventions, fostering effective TB management across provinces. The landscape analysis revealed varied software implementations, necessitating integration and synchronization efforts. The workshop, attended by NTP and Provincial TB Control Program representatives alongside experts, sought consensus and prioritization for the National TB Digitalization Framework and Roadmap. Together, they aimed to optimize TB management nationwide using digitilization initiatives.
Visit to PWID Rehab Centre by Nai zindagi. The community needs special attention and CMU support is ensured.
The National Coordinator CMU and her team recently visited the Federal Secretariat of the APLHIV, gaining insight into its operations and initiatives for the HIV Community. The visit fostered collaboration, enhancing the working relationship between APLHIV and CMU. It promises a more impactful support system for those affected by HIV.
On February 15th, 2024, National Coordinator CMU chaired a pivotal meeting at Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services. Discussions focused on the Provincial HIV/AIDS Control Programme, providing insights and updates. Representatives from UNAIDS, UNDP, and Nai Zindagi were also present, highlighting collaborative efforts in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This gathering underscores Pakistan’s commitment to informed strategies and coordinated interventions.
