Re:Use of MIS /HIS in AIDS Prevention and Care Projects in India

[Guest guest]

Hi

This is in relation to the eFORUM message on the

use of MIS / HIS in AIDS Prevention and Care Projects in India.

I am now the point person for HIV/AIDS issues in UNDCP, and a member of the

UNAIDS virtual team in India. I like the idea of starting a directory of

resources and resource persons working in Information Management. The

generic idea is to bring quality to care and decision making and also to

provide information for action- strategic thinking, analyzing gaps etc.

I am commited to this as I see this as a primary need especially in

developing country contexts as we have scarce resources, large number

of affected people and differentials in culture, geography and the epidemic.

Having previously worked poverty programs with CARE and surveillance issues

regarding polio with WHO, I am of the opinion that GIS is a must in any

MIS/HIS.

Anand

UNDCP-UNAIDS

E: mail: anand.chaudhuri@...

[Guest guest]

Dear Dr. Chaudhry:

I think its a good idea to have a directory of Resource Persons

experiencd in developing MIS/HIS in AIDS prevention and care

activities in India.

However, what mechanism do you plan to have for that.

Could UNDP take an initiative ? My concern

is also realated to networking that would hasten the process .

This is only a suggestion.

Regards

Nita Mawar

E-mail: nitamawar@...