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POST 01391E: VACCINE-DERIVED POLIO VIRUS 18 FEBRUARY 2009 ****************************************** In the context of the discussions on polio eradication on our forum (see POSTS: 01354E), these reports hold great interest. Cross-posting yet again from CSU, with a big thank you to Bob D...
POST 01388E: SUPPORTIVE SUPERVISION IN INDIA FOLLOW-UP ON POST 01386E 11 FEBRUARY 2009 ****************************************** Though the article referred to by James Cheyne has already been posted on the forum (see POST 01252E) I am reposting it since it has relevance in the context of ...
POST 01386E: TRAINING IN SUPPORTIVE SUPERVISION 8 FEBRUARY 2009 ****************************************** Tasnim Partapuri ([email=%[email protected]%3E]%[email protected]%3E[/email]) of ImmunizationBasics shares tools for supportive supervision training with TechNet21 readers. ...
POST 01384E: EXPERIENCES OF INTRODUCING HPV 5 FEBRUARY 2009 ****************************************** Can anyone share their experience of introducing HPV in their countries? Especially those in the SEARO Region. Thanks Karma Tshering ([[email protected]][email protected][...
POST 01384E: EXPERIENCES OF INTRODUCING HPV 5 FEBRUARY 2009 ****************************************** Can anyone share their experience of introducing HPV in their countries? Especially those in the SEARO Region. Thanks Karma Tshering ([[email protected]][email protected][...
POST 01385E: EXPERIENCES OF INTRODUCING HPV VACCINE 5 FEBRUARY 2009 ****************************************** Inadvertently omitted 'vaccine' from the post title, therefore reposting the contribution. No intention of encouraging bio-terrorism. Entirely an error of omission. Many apologies. ...
POST 01385E: EXPERIENCES OF INTRODUCING HPV VACCINE 5 FEBRUARY 2009 ****************************************** Inadvertently omitted 'vaccine' from the post title, therefore reposting the contribution. No intention of encouraging bio-terrorism. Entirely an error of omission. Many apologies. ...
POST 01383E: HepB VACCINATION SCHEDULE 4 FEBRUARY 2009 ****************************************** We have a question from Dr Sajad ([[email protected]][email protected][/email]), the National EPI Training officer in the Ministry of Public Health Afghanistan. He asks: If...
POST 01379E: POLIO—THE FINAL INCH 26 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** This posting has two interesting links to the polio eradication vs. control debate. The first one, to an article that very efficiently sums up the primary factors in the debate: Polio’s Last Stand...
POST 01376E: HEALTH METRICS NETWORK 20 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** In the context of our earlier post on data accuracy (POST 01375E), it is also important to have efficient and reliable information systems. Health Metrics Network (HMN) is a global partnership among de...
POST 01375E: ACCURACY OF IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE DATA 18 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** Stephen Lim et al in a study published in The Lancet (volume 372, issue 9655, pages 2031–2046, 13 December 2008) raise concerns about the tendency to over report when it comes to ...
POST 01374E: IMMUNIZATION FINANCING WEBSITE UPDATE 16 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** Dear All, Every year, on the occasion of the Global Immunization Meeting (GIM), we take the opportunity to inform the immunization community about the latest updates and develo...
POST 01373E: E-LEARNING MODULES: IMMUNIZATION FINANCING FOLLOW-UP ON POST 01372E 13 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** Thanks to Ahmadu and Patricia Taylor for pointing out that the link in the earlier posting does not work. Please use the following link to access the...
POST 01372E: E-LEARNING MODULES—IMMUNIZATION FINANCING/ INTRODUCING NEW VACCINES 11 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** Padmini, A useful introduction to the subject is AIM e-Learning: Immunization Financing Module at www.aim.path.org/en/finance/index.html Tasnim Parta...
POST 01370E: IMMUNIZATION FINANCING 8 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** The following information appeared in the Global Immunization News dated GIN: 20/11/08 and was contributed by Patrick Lydon & Daniela Darie, WHO/HQ. The information is being sent out as a sepa...
POST 01369E: NEW VACCINE INTRODUCTION—ROTAVIRUS 5 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** Rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhoea in young children worldwide and accounts for approximately 40 percent of diarrhoea-related hospitalizations. Use of rotavirus vaccin...
POST 01368E: TECHNICAL SHEETS FOR POLIO OUTBREAKS 2 JANUARY 2009 ****************************************** Hans Everts ([[email protected]][email protected][/email]) shares with TechNet21 readers the link to a number of guidelines and standard SOP on outbreak response activities follo...
POST 01366E: PUBLIC HEALTH E-LEARNING COURSES 23 DECEMBER 2008 ****************************************** The Global Health eLearning Center offers technical public health information to field staff. It provides Internet-based courses that: * Provide useful and timely continuing education fo...
POST 01364E: NEEDLESTICK PREVENTION DEVICES19 DECEMBER 2008 ****************************************** According to the World Health Report 2002, ‘there are 35 million health-care workers, of which 2 million experience percutaneous exposure to infectious diseases each year. The report also ...
POST 01363E: TECHNET21 SATELLITE SESSION PRESENTATION: PROJECT OPTIMIZE 16 DECEMBER 2008 ****************************************** Prior to the main session, a satellite session titled Optimize future logistics systems: Overview of Project Optimize was held on 1 December 2008. Use the follo...
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