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The Context for Health: Progress & Plans

• Integrated Rural Development - DPLG DDG- M. Molapo/CD Mdaka
• Water & Sanitation DWAF - O.R. Tambo/Alfred Nzo
• Jobs (Expanded Public Works) DPW- Mr. S. Simelane
• Integrated Rural Transport Pilot Project DOT - Ms. A. Nchabeleng
• Rural Health Strategy RUDASA - Prof. I. Couper

Technical support in the rural nodes

• HST/ISDS - Dr. P. Barron
• HISP - Dr. V. Shaw

1. E Cape: Alfred Nzo, Chris Hani, OR Tambo and Ukhahlamba
2. KwaZulu-Natal: Ugu, Umkhanyakude, Umzinyathi and Zululand
3. Limpopo and Mpumalanga (Sekhukhune and Bohlabela), northern Cape and North West (Kgalagadi)
4. Free State: Maluti a Phofung and Western Cape: Central Karoo

Note: 20 Minutes presentations by each node with remainder for discussion and preparation of key issues for presentation to plenary

Plenary – Lessons learnt and key issues from breakaway sessions Day 1:

1. E. Cape
2. KZN
3. Cross Boundary Node
4. Maluti a Phofung/Central Karoo

MOVING TO THE DHS – Planning for progress

• The importance of Integrated Development Planning - Mr. Y. Patel
• An effective DHER: Valley Trust - Dr. K. Wimble
• The importance of District Health Planning - Dr. Y. Pillay
• Functional Integration: EC - Ms. V. Matebese

POLICY ISSUES AND DECISIONS

• Funding for PHC in non-metro areas: Dr. T. Wilson
• Funding for Municipal Health Services: Dr. P. Vas

PARALLEL SESSIONS (INCLUDING tea break at 16.30)

NOTE: Short inputs highlighting main questions for discussion followed by discussion and preparation of key issues for feedback to plenary

SUB – THEME 1: MONITORING, SUPPORT AND EVALUATION

• Using information to manage service delivery: DHIS - Ms. C. Van den Bergh
• PHC audit - Ms. E. Mabidilala
• Facility Survey - HST
• Incorporating information into annual reporting at district level: Health Information Evaluation Research

SUB – THEME 2: RESOURCES FOR PHC

• Managing Resources
  Money: Inter-district inequities: MESH – Steve Thomas
  Facilities & other technology: Provinces/Districts

SUB – THEME 3: HUMAN RESOURCES FOR PHC (2 groups each discussing 1 topic)

• HR Development: Coherent and coordinated clinical training for PHC - Ms. I. Asia,
  Ms. E. Drennen
• HR Management: DPSA – Mr. S. Ntombela
• Tools for PHC Staffing planning - Ms. E. Daviaud
• Rural allowances & other incentives - S.A. Smith

SUB – THEME 4: SUPERVISION, COMMUNICATION AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Supervision as a quality improvement tool - Mr. K. Taole/ Ms. S. Schneider
• Communication at district level - Ms. F. Monticelli
• Partnerships for PHC – An NGO perspective - Mr. P. Netshipale

SUB – THEME 5 SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR PHC

• Scarce professionals: GP & other Dr support. - Ms. R. Mdlalose
• Community service professionals/ Community Development Workers/Community Health Workers - RUDASA
• Referral systems to & from hospitals: Provinces/Districts

SUB – THEME 6: EVALUATING IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY HEALTH PROGRAMMES & OTHER HEALTH PROGRAMMES (2 GROUPS EACH DISCUSS 1 TOPIC)

• TB, HIV& AIDS & STI’S: District - Mpumalanga
• Mental Health, Immunization, Environmental Health and non-communicable diseases: Provinces – KzN, WC