Minutes of the 2nd EDO/ DHO meeting
The Global Fund
SSF R-10 (Malaria)
Directorate of Malaria Control (DOMC)
 Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and
Coordination
Islamabad, Pakistan
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
nd
2
Coordination Meeting
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 31-December-2012
 (Balochistan Districts)
 01-January-2013
 (KPK/FATA and Sindh Districts)
 Venue: Margala Hotel Islamabad
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Issue /Gaps Identified by
Districts of Sindh
 Shortage of Human resources specifically
Entomologists and equipments specifically ULV
machines
 Financial constraints for IRS and fogging
 Lack of training to the malaria staff in spray and
fogging.
 Political influence for LLINs distribution and transfer
& posting of malaria staff.
 Unfair and unjustified financial policy of ASD for
public sector malaria workers.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Issue /Gaps Identified by
Districts of Sindh
 IRS Strategy not provided to the districts.
 Case Management Desk Guide and Urdu version of
RDT Manual may be provided at all the health
facilities supported by TGF.
 Unfair and unjustified financial policy of ASD for
public sector malaria workers.
 IRS Strategy not provided to the districts.
 Case Management Desk Guide and Urdu version of
RDT Manual may be provided at all the health
facilities supported by TGF.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Issues /Gaps Identified by
Districts of KPK & FATA
 Worst law & order situation in the districts and
agencies.
 The issue of non availability of CNIC to the afghan
refugees is also a big challenge for record keeping.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Decisions
 SPO inform that the case management Urdu
translated desk guide will be provided as soon as
possible after the meeting with SCI.
 Close collaboration with EDO Offices will be made by
all the stakeholders.
 District Health System will Improve supervision by
regular discussion with representatives of the
stakeholders
 EDO offices will support the monthly
cluster/coordination meetings process.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Decisions
 IRS strategy is being developed by the Co-PR Save the
Children International and will be shared with DHOs
and Provincial Program Managers shortly.
 LLIN distribution strategy is developed by the Co-PR
Save the Children International, it is already shared
with DHS/Provincial Program Managers.
 According to SOPs provided by DMC, EDOs office will
record the stock received in stock book and manage
the distribution process.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Decisions
 EDOs will ensure to reduce the transfers of the trained
malaria staff.
 IRS strategy is being developed by the Co-PR Save the
Children International and will be shared with DHOs
and Provincial Program Managers shortly.
 LLIN distribution strategy is developed by the Co-PR
Save the Children International, it is already shared
with DHS/Provincial Program Managers.
 According to SOPs provided by DMC, EDOs office will
record the stock received in stock book and manage
the distribution process.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Decision
 Each district health Office will compile district Malaria
data from each health facility by the end of first week
of each month and share with their respective
Provincial Malaria Program and DMC.
 Merlin pledged to pay the liabilities of the district focal
person Sibi.
 SRs and DHOs will identify high endemic
facilities/areas for proper distribution of LLINs and
IRS.
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PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Decision
 Zhob was highly endemic district but now cases are
decreased due to better usage of LLINs and proper
utilization of diagnostic services other districts should
also follow the pattern for desired impact.
 DHO Loralai promised that he will provide the space
to the Merlin for the storage of LLINs in DHQ.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Decision
 Associations for Social Development (ASD) and NRSP
along with district health teams of Khairpur and
Thatta will conduct mapping of highly endemic areas
/UCs/Health facilities and will identify the risk factors
causing increase in the malaria cases at district
Khairpur and Thatta.
 Mr.Jaipal Singh Entomologist will plan to conduct
Entomological Survey in the districts along with M&E
officers and SRs at those areas where malaria cases are
highly reported.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Decision
 SRs will enhance the coordination with PPHI for the
better utilization resources in the districts.
 DOMC will provide extra support for proper coverage
of IRS in Lakki Marwat and Khairpur districts.
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10
Thank you
PSM, DOMC, GFATM R-10