STRENGTHENING PUBLIC- PRIVATE

PARTNERSHIPS IN THE CONTROL OF

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Josefina Cadorna Carlos, MD

Associate Prof. of Pediatrics

U E R M M M C I

OBJECTIVES

1. Define the role of PIDSP.

2. Identify the links between public and private sector to

enhance activities in the control of infectious diseases

(AFP, measles), namely:

* generate epidemiologic data

* establish guidelines on management and

prevention of

these diseases

3. Highlight success of such partnership.

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2010

A major approach in

achieving maximum

results in the present

administration is in . .

. .

Public and Private

Partnerships

(PPP’s)

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2010

Private Sector. . . . .

works within the

stewardship

of the public sector. .

.

PUBLIC – PRIVATE PARNERSHIP IN

HEALTH The Private Sector can be :

* provider of health resources

* provider of human resources

* provider of technical assistance to improve health systems

PHILIPPINE PEDIATRIC SOCIETY

All for the Filipino Child

PPS’s Technical Arm in Infectious D

With a deep sense of dedication to the Filipino child, we

shall be the dynamic and progressive subspecialty that

leads in the fight against childhood infections.

MISSION:

Imploring the aid of the Divine Providence, we commit to:

* Sustain professional excellence, integrity and

exemplary ethical conduct among our officers and

members

* Set the highest standards for training, research and

practice in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Technical Arm of the

PPS in Infectious

Diseases

Vision:

MISSION:

• Demonstrate outstanding leadership in educating health

providers and

care givers.

• Pursue relevant and essential research on Pediatric

Infectious Diseases

• Establish a network with local and global

agencies towards the control of childhood

infections.

STEPS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE

IMMUNIZATION RECOMMENDATION

Timetable –

* April-June: Assignment to members/review

available data (local/global)

* July: Committee meetings/presentations

* August: Critiquing/Finalization

* Sept: Presentation to PPS

* October: PNIC (Phil Nat’l Immuniz Conf)

* February: PIDSP Annual Convention

* April : PPS Annual Convention

Chair of the PIDSP Immunization Module: Dr. Cynthia A.

Aguirre

TUBERCULOSIS:

• 1996 : PPS hosted the 3rd

PHILCAT Annual Convention

with PIDSP as the “ Sub Specialty Host Organization”

• 2012 : One of the PPS

Subspecialty Organizations

Involved in PhilCAT

Convention

Chair: Dr. Sally R. Gatchalian

PPS/PIDSP on TB

DENGUE INFECTIONS

Latest “New Dengue Guidelines” by the

PPS with the Collaboration of the

Different

Subspecialists

* Intensive Care

* Hematologists

* PIDSP Members

- Chair: Dr. Ma. Liza M.

Gonzales

CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES (CPG’S)

Bacterial Meningitis

Chair: Dr. Cecile Maramba-Lazarte

Leptospirosis

Overall Coordinator: Dr. Gigi G. Bibera

Diagnosis: Chair: Dr. Meanne Bunyi Prevention: Chair: Dr. Carmen Nievera

Members: Dr. Mary Ann Bunyi Members:

Dr. Nanette Cuady-Madrid Dr. Jing Pagkatipunan

Dr. Arlene Dy-Co Dr. Joanne de Castro

Treatment: Chair: Dr. Melba Masigan Advisers:

Members: Dr. Cecile Maramba-Lazarte Dr. Josie C. Carlos

Dr. Timmy Gimenez Dr. May B. Montellano

Dr. Emy Luna Dr. Jimmy Santos

Dr. Cynthia A. Aguirre

POLIO ERADICATION & SURVEILLANCE

• The Philippines has been certified polio free

since 2000.

• Our country’s commitment to global polio eradication

MEASLES SURVEILLANCE Subject: Creation of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Expert Review

Committee (ERC)

Overall Chair: Dr. Aida M. Salonga

Co-Chair for Acute Flaccid Paralysis: Dr. Aida M. Salonga, NIH, UP Manila

Co-Chair for Measles: Dr. Josefina C. Carlos, UERMMMCI

Co-Chair for Neonatal Tetanus: Dr. Ma. Liza Antoinette M. Gonzales,

UP-PGH

Members:

Dr. Anna Ma. Lena L. Lopez, NIH, UP Manila

Dr. May B. Montellano, FEU, Mary Chiles Hospital

Dr. Lilen Sarol, College of Public Health, UP Manila

Dr. Madeleine W. Sumpaico, College of Medicine, UP

The National Epidemiology Center (NEC) shall function as the Secretariat

of the Committee.

VPD EXPERT REVIEW COMMITTEE: 1. Reviews all case investigation reports and other records of

AFP, measles compatible & NT

2. Meets once every quarter

3. Compiles and analyzes info from DOH to monitor progress

towards polio eradication, measles and NT elimination

4. Provides recommendation and guidance to DOH

5. Participates in field visits when needed

6. Participates in advocacy activities

7. Submits a quarterly reports of their findings, recommended

strategies and potential solutions

8. The measles and NT ERC shall supervise and guide the annual

verification documentation process at the country level

9. The measles and NT ERC shall monitor progress towards

accelerated rubella control and CRS prevention

Salamat po!