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HST Conference 2007: Programme

Programme including abstracts, presentations and papers

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Day 1 - 10 October 2007
08h00 

Registration

09h00

Welcome  - Mr Patrick Masobe

 

Opening speech - The Hon. Manto Tshabalala - Msimang

09h30

Keynote speech - Dr Freddie Sengooba

10h30

Tea

11h00

Health systems support - past, present and future - Dr Lilian Dudley

11h30

Research Cluster Overview - Dr Irwin Friedman

11h50

DS and CD Overview - Ms Nomonde Bam

12h05

Healthlink Overview - Ms Ronel Visser

12h30

Lunch

 

Theme 1: Reproductive Health and Human Rights -
Plenary Room

Theme 2: Priority Programmes -
Lecture Room 7
Theme 3: Information Dissemination -
Lecture Room 8
Workshop Discussion:
District Support and Community Development
- Lecture Room 6
13h30

Operationalising health as a human right: the implementation of the Patients’ Rights Charter - London L
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Managing the TB Control Program at a District Level: The Role of Regular Monitoring and Evaluation – Loveday M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		South African Health Review – Ntuli A
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
Provider Initiated HIV Counselling and Testing
13h50

 Understanding the Impact of Decentralisation on Reproductive Health Services in Africa - Hall W
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

STI’s among migrant populations – Elgoni A
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Statistically Speaking – Measuring a Health system – Day C
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
14h10

Barriers to Women's Rights in Implementation of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act within the District Health System – Roberts J
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

A Rapid Appraisal of the extent to which, the Mother to Child transmission of HIV Services, are effectively provided in the Ekurhuleni District – Vermeulen N
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Strengthening the Routine Health Information System / DHIS to meet the needs of Health Managers in terms of Mandatory Quarterly Reporting – Van den Bergh C
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
14h30

Voluntary Counselling and Testing: Factors Affecting Operational Quality in Three Provinces – Hlongwane S
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Community Mobilisation Strategy for Community Based Interventions: The ART Literacy Project experience – Mthembu W
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		The National HIS Strengthening Project – Kumalo F
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
15h00

Tea and Poster Session

 

Theme 4: Tuberculosis - Plenary Room

Theme 5: Systems Strengthening
- Lecture Room 7		 Theme 6: Governance and Equity - Lecture Room 8 Workshop Discussion:
Healthlink
Lecture Room 6
15h30

 The Challenge of Diagnosing and Treating Patients with TB and TB/HIV at a Regional/District Hospital Level in an Area with a High HIV Prevalence – Loveday M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Strengthening District Management -  Engelbrecht B
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		The District Health Barometer - A Tool to Monitor Progress and Support Improvement of Equitable Provision of Primary Health Care – Monticelli F
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Data Quality
15h50

Challenges Encountered at the Interface of Laboratory and TB Services – Ndlela Z
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive PHC Package for South Africa – Elgoni A
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Equity Gauge - Padarath A
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
16h10

 Towards Improvements in TB Service Delivery: The Use of the DRAT Tool in Nyandeni, Eastern Cape - Giyose P
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

 North West Guidebook for District Hospital Managers – Matse M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Strengthening Health Governance Structures – A Case Study in Progress – Ngcobo H
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
16h30

Data Verification in Dr. J.S. Moroka Sub-district, Mpumalanga  - Matji M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

The Impact of the CSM HIS In- depth Tool in Gauteng – Mbelu V
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Global Equity Gauge – From Research to Action – Ford – Ngomane N
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

18h00

Cocktail Party—HST Board and Guests Reception outside Injabulo Room

19h30

Conference Dinner—All Delegates Injabulo Room
Address by Professor Marion Jacobs
Dinner Speaker— The Hon Brian Hlongwa MEC for Health — Gauteng Province

Day 2 - 11 October 2007
 

Theme 7: HIV and AIDS - Plenary Room

Theme 8: Community Participation - Lecture Room 7 Theme 9: Monitoring and Evaluation - Lecture Room 8 Workshop Discussion: District Support and Community Development - Lecture Room 6
08h30 

Facilitating and Managing Disclosure - Challenges Facing Peer Supporters Providing Support to Pregnant Mothers – Zembe W
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Baseline Survey For The Health Systems Trust’s Integrated Nutrition Programme in Kwazulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape  - Gumede H
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Update on the Treatment Monitor – Stevens M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		HIV Counselling and Testing
08h50

 Experiences of Women Participating in the Mothers 2 Mothers Programmme and its Impact on their lives – Mkhize S
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Promoting Improved Household Nutritional Practices for Better Health in Rural Communities – Bam N
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		The HMIS Challenges of Implementing CCTM in SA’s Public Sector Facilities – Kumalo F
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
09h10

Perceptions of HIV risk among Heterosexual Men and Women Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment at a Selected Clinic in KwaZulu-Natal – Mathambo V
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Transforming Male Gender Norms – Constructive Male Involvement in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, and Support Services and in the Reduction Of Gender-Based Violence – Ntayiya S
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Assessment and Design of a Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Function for the Kwazulu-Natal Department of Health – Bhana R
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
09h30

Operational Effectiveness Of Three PMTCT Pilot Sites In South Africa – Chopra M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Communicating with HBC Organisations Working with OVC – Shamu R
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		A Comprehensive Baseline Audit of the South African National Health Information System – Loveday M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper
10h00

Tea and Poster Session

 

Theme 10: Health Systems
- Plenary Room

Theme 11:  Supporting Improvement in the Quality of Care - Lecture Room 7 Theme 12: Health Information Systems - Lecture Room 8  
10h30

Informing a National PHC Facilities Audit: What Information is Currently Available - Lutge E
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Monitoring the Implementation of Programme STG’s Through an Audit of Clinic Records in the City of Tshwane Clinics – Fisher A
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Implementation of an Environmental Health Information System – Successes and Challenges – Smith J
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
10h50

Strengthening Research Capacity in South Africa: An Audit of Provincial Health Research Committees and the Creation of a National Health Research Database – Mbatha T
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

The Role of a Clinic Supervisor in Systems Management: A Case Study on Drug Management in Sedibeng District – Lefhoedi B
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Lessons Learnt from the Experience of Developing an Emergency Medical Services Information System and the Implementation Thereof in the Eastern Cape Province – Byleveld S, Mzana N
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
11h10

DBSA Baseline Study on Opportunities for Expansion of the Expanded Public Works Programme Social Sector – Mothibe N
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Assessing the Quality of Care of STI in the Private Sector: A 3 Country Study -  Oyedele O
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 Initiating the Standardisation of Health Facilities Definitions – Visser R
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
11h30

 Cross-sectional Descriptive Study Investigating the Career Choices of School Leavers in Relation to Nursing, and What Influences these Choices – Nzimande S
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Giving Voice to Clients: Results of a Client Satisfaction Survey in Health Care Facilities in Swaziland – Mndzebele S, Elgoni A
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Integration of Vertical HIS in Gauteng – Niit R
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
11h50

 Developing a Surveillance System for Measuring the Impact of Community Health Worker Programmes – Clarke M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

 Improving TB Management at Facility Level in the Eastern Cape Province Using a Supervisory Tool – Loveday M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		HST: Open-source Software in the NGO Environment - McKeown J
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
12h10

 Community Health Workers and community caregivers : towards best practice in home & community based care -  Friedman I
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

 Using Clinic Supervision for Quality Improvement in the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections – Matse M
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Health Management Information Systems Internship Programme - Karrim N, Haynes R
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
12h30

 Lunch

  Theme 13: Research Partners Theme 14: DS&CD Partners -Lecture Room 7 Theme 15: Healthlink Partners -Lecture Room 8  
13h30

 An Exploration of Refugees’ Perceptions of Their Health Status & Quality of Health Care Services in Durban, South Africa: a Community-based Survey – Apalata T
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Strengthening Pharmaceutical Information Systems for Management of Primary Level Services in Cape Town, South Africa – Bradley HA
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		Hospital Data – A Powerful Management Tool – Venter S
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
13h50

Health Care Waste Management in Public Clinics in the iLembe District: Situational Analysis and Intervention Strategy – Gabela SD
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

An Evaluation of the National Adolescent Friendly Clinic Initiative in Greater Tzaneen Sub-district— Baloyi O
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		From Local to Global – Notification System in Decline – Hedberg C
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
14h10

 Evaluation of the Learning Complexes Project of the Centre for Rural Health, UKZN – Lutge E
Abstract | Presentation | Paper

Large Scale Survey Routine Surveys of Waiting and Service Times – Reagon G
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		From Local to Global – Core Lessons in Replicating Health Information Systems – Hedberg C
Abstract | Presentation | Paper 		 
14h30

Tea

15h00

Closing Speaker- Prof Carel IJsselmuiden

15h30

Prizegiving

16h00–17h30

Workshop Discussion Research Cluster Lecture Room 6 - Health Research Priority Setting



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