17th, 21st-22nd February 2017, China National Health Development Research Centre (CNHDRC) and Global Health and Development Group (GHD), Imperial College London organised a series of events in Xiamen which further illustrate China’s ongoing commitment to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of its health services. The first day started with the dissemination meeting of a project supported by the UK Prosperity Fund. The …
Health Policy Evaluation and Technology Assessment Network Meetings in Xiamen, China – New horizons for international cooperation in evidence informed policy making
2017 February 17th – 21st, Building on the launch of China Health Policy and Technology Assessment Network last December, China National Health Development Research Center (CNHDRC) hosted a series of events in Xiamen, China – marking the network’s consistent progress towards evidence-informed healthcare in China as well as building capacities for China’s HTA network. Kalipso Chalkidou, Reetan Patel, & Mohamed Gad …
Development and implementation of Clinical Guidelines in Cyprus
The Cypriot authorities recently agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the IMF that focuses on a comprehensive agenda of reforms, including an overhaul of the healthcare system. One aspect relates to the development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines. With EU support, NICE International is working with the Cypriot authorities, the Ministry …
Improving antibiotic prescribing for COPD and pneumonia in Vietnam
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasingly recognised as a global health threat. However the scientific and political consensus is still emerging on how best to translate antimicrobial stewardship approaches into policy and practice in low- and middle-income countries, where ensuring access to appropriate antibiotics may remain a challenge and a potentially conflicting policy priority.
Ministry of Health of India publishes drafts of the first National Standard Treatment Guidelines online for public consultation
As part of a programme of work outline in the MoU signed between NICE international and the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), NICE international have been providing technical support to the National Health Systems Resource centre (NHSRC) to develop standard treatment guidelines (STG’s) in 10 key clinical areas, including non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, and respiratory disease. Development …
Indian STGs nearing completion and preparations underway for pilot implementation at State level
November 2015 Dr Francoise Cluzeau and Dr Laura Downey travelled to Delhi, India for meetings with colleagues at a number of allied institutions, including the WHO India office, the World Bank and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Important meetings were also held at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) with the joint secretary for health, and with …
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 …
Work in the Philippines 2012 – 2014
Following the award of a 2-year grant by the Rockefeller Foundation in 2012, a scoping visit to the Philippines involving HITAP and NICE International took place in December 2012 to explore possible areas of support. The visit identified a number of specific activities relating to vaccine evaluation techniques, Z-package optimisation and the processes and methods used by the Formulary Executive Committee …
Turkey
Developing a clinical guideline in Turkey Assessment of a performance-based contracting scheme in Turkey February 2012 Francoise Cluzeau conducted three focus groups with the World Bank in Ankara, Turkey as part of the programmatic assessment of performance based contracting scheme in Family Medicine Practice. The focus groups gathered 30 participants from various provinces in Turkey and included: Family Medicine physicians, …
Georgia
Clinical guideline development in Georgia Georgian clinical guideline launched February 2011 On 24 February the Georgian Ministry of Labour Health and Social Affairs (MOLHSA) launched the Georgian Clinical guideline on the diagnosis and initial management of acute stroke & transient ischaemic attack (TIA). The event was introduced by the deputy Minister Mr. David Lomidze and Director of Health Dr. Rusudan Rukhadze.. …