180 likes | 298 Views
Strategies to sustain and scale up quality health care services for adolescents in the Republic of Moldova. Andrei USAT ÎI Minister of Health. Progress toward universal health coverage requires a transition from adolescent-friendly projects to adolescent-responsive health systems.
E N D
Strategies to sustain and scale up quality health care services for adolescents in the Republic of Moldova Andrei USATÎI Minister of Health
Progress toward universal health coverage requires a transition from adolescent-friendly projects to adolescent-responsive health systems. HEALTH FOR THE WORLD'S ADOLESCENTS. A second chance in the second decade. WHO 2014
Rationale for strengthening the quality of health care services for adolescents in the Republic of Moldova
Demography and health status sources: *National Statistics Office in Republic of Moldova, www.moldstatistica.md, National Centre of Preventive Medicine **KAP, Studies 2003-2012, Health for Youth Association
Adolescent grow and develop in unsupportive environment sources: *National Statistics Office in Republic of Moldova, www.moldstatistica.md, National Centre of Preventive Medicine **KAP, Studies 2003-2012, Health for Youth Association
Using a WHO 5S approach to inform strategic actions Supportive policies & strategies Services & commodities Strategic information Strategic resources: Financing HR capacity Strengthening & supporting other sectors
Supportive policies & strategies CAHD Strategy in final draft, 2014
Strengthening & supporting other sectors - SHS reorganisation process, 2006-2013, WHO - Peer programs, UNFPA - Capacity building of school resource persons in adolescent health promotion , Health For Youth Association, SDC - Piloting reviewed mandatory curricula of civic education with component of health promotion, Neovita YHFC
Main Impact • From 2011 to 2013 access to YFHS increased by 3 time from 5% to 15% for 10-24 y.o. In 2014 we expect an increase in this figures. • Prevention of 9 cases of HIV by all YFHCs (1 case by 4 YFHC) per year, at least , providing full range of HIV prevention services (information, counseling, testing, condom provision) can be potentially cost saving for medical system.
Unresolved issues and ways forward (1) Areas for future actions