Batch 3 - Training on Revised PPTCT Guidelines for Private Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

The 3rd Batch of trainings on the on Revised PPTCT Guidelines was successfully completed in June 2013.

In order to understand the concept of these trainings please click here. This post only provides some basic information about the training.

Participating Institutions

1. Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences

2. MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences

3. Bhaskar Medical College

4. Shadan Medical College

5. Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

6. Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences

7. PES Medical College

Facilitators
1. Dr. K. Srinivasa Varma, Senior Program Manager, 2. SHARE India
3. Dr. Emanuel, Regional Coordinator, CST Division, APSACS.
4. Dr. Priya, Medical Officer, Pediatrics Centre Of Excellence 

The batch trained 31 participants from these institutions.  

Outcomes

Each of the participating medical colleges developed an action plan for dissemination of learnings at their institutions through Continuing Medical Education. As per their plans approximately 2750, undergraduates, post graduates, faculty and nurses will be oriented on the new PPCTC regimen.

Clear action plans were also drawn up by each team for strengthening referrals with HIV facilities outside the institution and strengthening coordination between departments within it.