Using HTA to inform R&D: The Case of Total Systems Effectiveness
July 6, 2018 By Md Rajibul Islam & Rachel ArcherHow do decision-makers in Thailand decide whether a new or improved vaccine should be added to the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)? What is the vaccine prioritization and selection processes in Thailand? How can the product preferences of low and middle-income countries (LMICS) be better communicated to vaccine manufacturers? These are the questions raised in […]
HTA training week and 2nd National HTA Conference, Chandigarh, India
March 15, 2018 By Juliet Amanda Rose EamesFrom 23rd to 25th February 2018, three members from HITAP’s International Unit (HIU) went to Chandigarh, India. Two separate events occurred in Chandigarh during this time. The first was the 7th International Fellowship on Health Technology Assessment, a week-long HTA training workshop from 19th to 23rd February for members of organisations who will be involved […]
My Experience Attending PMAC 2018 Conference
February 25, 2018 By Md Rajibul IslamLast month, I had the opportunity to attend the PMAC 2018 conference. I cannot help myself expressing immense pleasure to be a part as a participant in the mega event where I met many intelligent and sharp international colleagues and one health expert from different one health global network. Under the theme “Making the World […]
China Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Hub
February 7, 2018 By Waranya RattanavipapongThe past few years have seen significant progress in the development of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in China. The China National Health Development Research Center (CNHDRC), the national focal point for HTA in China, has stepped up efforts to roll out HTA activities in many ways in order to support the growth of medical science […]
iDSI celebrates Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day
January 12, 2018 By Sneha Rajbhandari and Saudamini DabakThe International Decision Support Initiative (iDSI) celebrated Universal Health Coverage (UHC) day on 12th December 2017 at the Center for Global Development (CGD) in Washington DC. The event was titled ‘Better Decisions, Better Health: Practical Experiences Supporting UHC from around the world”. Prof. Kalipso Chalkidou from CGD and Imperial College London gave an overview of […]
The HITAP International Unit (HIU) heads to Indonesia
December 8, 2017 By Juliet Amanda Rose EamesThe recent Indonesia visit is an illustration of iDSI’s ongoing commitment to building capacity in developing countries. HITAP visits help national bodies learn how to conduct Health Technology Assessments, strengthening decision-making processes and enabling gains in the quantity and quality of healthcare that a country can provide to its people. The location for this visit, […]
