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The UNAIDS Regional Advisor Ms Otilia Scutelniciuc called on the National Coordinator and discussed the matters pertaining to surveillance and analytical capabilities across different levels of the information system.
On April 16, 2024, Dr. Razia Fatima chaired the Consultative Meeting for the Revision of National TB Management Guidelines. The process engaged in provincial consultations and culminated in a final review in Islamabad. The collaborative effort aims to enhance the effectiveness of “Revised National TB Management Guidelines 2024.”
Dr. Razia Fatima and her team met the WHO Country Representative to discuss collaborative efforts on TB, HIV/AIDS, and Malaria. Appreciation was expressed for their work, emphasizing priorities for addressing these diseases in the country. Such collaborations enhance healthcare strategies and resource utilization for better outcomes.
Dr. Razia Fatima led her CMU team in reviewing national HIV data, a crucial step in preparing for the Global AIDS Monitoring report for 2023. Their dedication to thorough analysis ensures accurate reporting, emphasizing their commitment to combating HIV/AIDS on a global scale.
Fourth-year Army Medical College MBBS students visited CMU for Community Oriented Medical Education. Dr. Razia Fatima, NC CMU, welcomed them. Comprehensive lectures on TB, HIV, and Malaria were delivered by CMU experts, enriching their learning experience.
CMU organized Tuberculosis awareness seminars in Afghan Refugee Villages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province with a Multi-country Grant. The goal was to educate residents about TB symptoms, prevention, and treatment. The target audience comprised men, women, and children in these villages, with involvement from local leaders, teachers, religious figures, healthcare providers, and representatives from UNHCR and Afghan commissionerate.
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CE SI Stakeholders Inception Meeting
The Association of people living with HIV (#APLHIV) Pakistan is set to initiate phase II of the CE SI project focusing on TB Community. The project aims on component No.2 of the Global Fund CE SI, where long term capacity will be provided to TB Community to enable the TB community to be meaningfully engaged in provincial, national and global Fund processes. The project also focuses on promoting positive community activism for a better TB response.
The objective of the stakeholders meeting was to introduce the CE SI project to the stakeholders and to explore potential avenues of collaboration and engagement. The #APLHIV shared overview of its innovative concept to implement the project in Pakistan. APLHIV will be establishing a platform to capacitate the TB community across Pakistan to be engaged meaningfully in all country and global fund related process for better TB response. The platform will work as a hub of capacity building activities.
National Coordinator Common Management Unit (CMU) Dr. Razia Fatima graced the occasion as Chief Guest. In her opening remarks she appreciated the innovative concept of the project presented by the APLHIV and thanked the APLHIV for its work. She offered her suggestions to further strengthen the project. She highlighted the need for an effective and positive community engagement in TB response and assured full support to the APLHIV.
Stop TB event on AI and Radiology implementation exchange workshop conducted in Manilla, Phillipines. Multiple partnerships and country experience exchanges on Radiology and AI implementation plan for innovative diagnostic road map using Digital Radiology and AI.
Today, the Common Management Unit (CMU) and WHO organized a walk to commemorate World TB Day, starting from the WHO country office to the National Bank and NIH roundabout. Moreover, Winners of the Art/Poster TB competition, hosted by Pakistan Girls Guide Association with CMU and WHO, received prizes. Their artwork was displayed at WHO premises raising awareness on fighting TB. This event underscores our collective commitment to combat TB globally. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against TB.
