iDSI has been collaborating with China (through NICE International’s earlier engagements with CNHDRC) since 2012. See below for further information on events and work that took place between November 2012 and September 2015. NICE signs MOU with CNHDRC during UK-China health talks September 2015 NICE International developed and delivered a two-week study tour programme for a senior delegation from China. …
iDSI Stakeholder Engagement report launched by Meteos
As a contribution to iDSI, Meteos undertook a stakeholder consultation through interviews with a wide range of stakeholders. The goals of the consultation were to: Solicit feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders on how iDSI can maximise its impact in support of government priority-setting. Solicit input on the form and agenda of an ongoing iDSI stakeholder engagement mechanism. The …
NICE International supports the development of learning health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
August 2015 NICE International were involved in an initiative to develop ‘learning health systems’ in Sub-Saharan Africa. At the beginning of August 2015, Kalipso Chalkidou represented NICE International at a 3-day meeting at the Rockefeller Foundation Center in Bellagio, Italy. The meeting was convened to explore the potential for developing a new initiative, with the aim of and building capacity …
PMAC 2016 World Art Contest now open: How To Choose… For Better Health
The Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2016 World Art Contest is now open for submissions of artworks on the theme “How To Choose… For Better Health”. Entries must be submitted online by 31 October 2015, and can be in one of three categories: Drawings and paintings Photos Comic and cartoon art. There will be cash prizes up to US$700 for each of the categories, and …
Institutional strengthening in health: Lunch seminar at the Department for International Development
NICE International were invited to speak at the Department for International Development (DFID) “brown bag” lunch seminar, discussing issues in international health with DFID Health Advisers. Dr Ryan Li and Laura Morris, in conjunction with Rob Lloyd, Itad (our partners on monitoring and evaluation), presented our approach to institutional strengthening. The discussions focused on our practical support to decision makers …
National Convention on Quality in India
November 2014 Dr. Abha Mehndiratta, India Technical Adviser, NICE International, made a presentation on “UK’s Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF): Linking NICE Quality Standards to payment” , during the National Convention on Quality in Public Health organized by the National Health System Resource Center (NHSRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Dr. Abha …
CHE, University of York Welcomes ODI Health Fellows for Health Economics Training Day
This post originally appeared on CHE (Centre for Health Economics, University of York) On 24 July 2015, CHE hosted a full day’s training event for the 2015 cohort of Health Fellows, accepted onto the prestigious Overseas Development Institute’s (ODI) Fellowship Scheme. The post-graduate economists and statisticians will soon be working in the very heart of Ministries of Health in Haiti, Liberia, …
Thailand
New publication: Thailand QOF project December 2016 A paper summarising iDSI partners’ work on the Thailand QOF project has been published on F1000 Research. Read the article here: https://f1000research.com/articles/5-2700/v1 NICE International supporting Thailand to review its QOF programme July 2015 NICE International, together with the National Collaborating Centre for Indicator Development (NCCID) in Birmingham, is helping Thailand review its Quality Outcomes …
Towards national standard treatment guidelines (STGs) for India
As part of its efforts towards UHC, India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has established a Task Force on standard treatment guidelines (STGs). This Task Force will oversee the development of authoritative, national STGs for healthcare services, including those covered by existing large scale insurance schemes, and to help expand access to care that is affordable, equitable and effective. The …
What health economics research should iDSI prioritise? Help us decide!
Do you conduct or have you ever conducted health economic evaluations for low- or middle-income countries? If so, we would love to hear from you about where you see the challenges; whether in terms of methodology, data availability, or translation into policy. Simply complete the questionnaire (which should take less than 15-20 minutes) here. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ResearchMethodsEE This survey is part of an …