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Prevention of Blood-Borne Pathogen Transmission in Egypt. Ministry of Health and Population Arab Republic of Egypt. Blood-Borne Pathogen Transmission in Egypt . Prevention of blood-borne pathogen transmission is a leading priority of the MOHP.
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Prevention of Blood-Borne Pathogen Transmission in Egypt Ministry of Health and Population Arab Republic of Egypt
Blood-Borne Pathogen Transmission in Egypt • Prevention of blood-borne pathogen transmission is a leading priority of the MOHP. • Hepatitis-related chronic liver disease is aleading cause of disability and death. • 10-15% of the population have HCV infection. • Treatment of persons with HCV and HBV infection is a burden on the economy of Egypt.
Priorities in the Prevention of Blood-borne Pathogen Transmission in Egypt • Recognition of infection control as an essential component of health care delivery • Development of expertise and specialization in infection control • Allocation of financial resources to promote infection control • Education of health care workers in infection control practices
Strategy to Prevent Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens in Egypt Promote Infection Control Practices Promote Safe Injection Practices Ensure Safe Transfusion Practices Develop Advocacy
Implementation of Strategy to Prevent Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens • Assess current practices • Design intervention strategy • Implement program • Provide supervision and monitoring
Development of Interventions • Review baseline assessment • Summarize best practices • Identify practical approaches and appropriateness of technology • Review strategy with stakeholders
Implementation of Program at a National Level • Develop and distribute national guidelines- infection control- safe injections (including AD syringes)- safe transfusions • Promote occupational safety • Training • Ensure supervision and monitoring of program- develop an accreditation process • Develop advocacy
Progress in Developing Advocacy • Formation of a working group on Infection Control- MOHP- WHO- Ministry of Environmental Affairs- Medical syndicate - Academic institutions- NGOs and others
Terms of Reference IWorking Group on Infection Control • Coordinate support at national level • Establish a forum to facilitate dialogue, coordinate resources, and exchange information on infection control • Advise the MOHP in specific areas (technical expertise).
Terms of Reference II Working Group on Infection Control • Assist the MOHP in developing appropriate guidelines and policies to prevent transmission of nosocomial infections (including blood-borne pathogens). • Mobilize resources to develop and implement a plan to promote infection control. • Monitor implementation of activities to promote infection control and safe injections.
Summary • Egypt has a plan to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens • Key elements include:- Infection control- Safe injections- Safe transfusions • A broad coalition will ensure successful implementation