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Situational analysis of illicit drug issues and responses in the Asia–Pacific region 370 In 2004, WHO had a country mission to assess the IDU situation in the two areas mentioned above . From that report WHO will move forward by prioritising activities like the conduct of the rapid assessment of other areas identified as areas where IDU activities are ongoing . The Department of Health has already included the activity in its plans . The AIDS Surveillance and Education Project (ASEP) Funded by the US Agency for International Development, PATH Foundation and the World Health Organization managed the education and surveillance components of the project which focused on preventing the rapid increase of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines by establishing mechanisms in the public and private sectors that encourage vulnerable groups to adopt and practise behaviours that reduce HIV risk . After ASEP ended in September 2003, LEAD through MSH continued to support the HIV/ AIDS prevention activities . Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS (2004–2005) The aim of this project is to provide technical assistance and support to address the STI and HIV/AIDS program of the country with the Department of Health as the primary partner of cooperation . The program is supported with emphasis on advocacy, policy/guidelines development, resource mobilisation, capacity building and research . Special attention is provided for the following components of the program: condom use program for prevention, local governance, surveillance, ARV procurement technical assistance, IDU baseline survey . Funding source: country budget and other sources from regional budget . Funding amount in US dollars: $60,000 and c/o Regional Office . B3 .8 Thailand International Criminal Police Organization / Interpol The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) / Interpol office for Southeast Asia is located in the Royal Thai Police, Bangkok . Interpol’s drug liaison officer has been appointed to Thailand . The exchange of information and intelligence between ICPO/ Interpol and Thailand has been conducted with good cooperation since 1972 . Australian Federal Police The AFP has three liaison officers and two advisers in Bangkok, and one liaison officer in Chiang Mai . One AFP officer is also seconded to Interpol in Bangkok . The AFP signed a Memorandum of Understanding, in respect of combating transnational crime and developing police cooperation, with the Royal Thai Police in June 2003 . Other Australian involvement For the past few decades, the Australian Government has provided hundreds of training courses and international meetings for Thai officers as well as intelligence equipments for Thai authorities . The following countries also have liaison offices in Thailand: • Belgium • Canada • France • Germany • Indonesia • Israel • Italy • Japan • Korea • Malaysia • Netherlands • New Zealand • Nigeria • Peru • Poland • South Africa • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • United Kingdom • United States of America Project title Care and Support to People Living with HIV/AIDS Aims Increase access to counselling and homebased care for people living with, or those affected by, HIV/AIDS . Summary This program will expand the service currently available and create an appropriate service for IDUs and will also advocate to include such a service into the National Health Security Scheme . Timeframe 1 year (2005–2006) Percentage of project relating to drugs 35% Project type Treatment; support; education; advocacy Reports to Family Health International, Thailand Funding source Family Health International Organisation AIDS Access Foundation, Thailand Contact Nimit Tienudom 371 Appendix B: Regional aid projects, in full
Situational analysis of illicit drug issues and responses in the Asia–Pacific region 372 Project title WHO Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Thailand (+ Australia, Brazil, India, USA and Spain) Aims Determine the validity, reliability and acceptability of a screening instrument for the detection of illicit drug use in primary health care settings . Summary The ASSIST is a brief screening questionnaire to find out about people’s use of psychoactive substances . It was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and an international team of substance use researchers as a simple method of screening for alcohol and substance involvement . Timeframe 2003–2006 Percentage of project relating to drugs 100% Project type Outreach; treatment; education Reports to Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing; and WHO Funding source Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing Organisation Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA) Contact Rachel Humeniuk Project title Shan Outreach Project Aim Train outreach workers to deliver HIV education and prevention to people of Shan origin living in Chiang Mai, Thailand . Summary The project aims to provide basic education about HIV/AIDS and modes of transmission to Shan migrant youth working as labourers and/or in the sex industry in Chiang Mai . The project aims to effect behaviour change amongst this target group via workshops and ongoing peer education and support . Timeframe 6 months (seeking extension), ending May 2005 Percentage of project relating to drugs 50% Project type Education; prevention; outreach Reports to Johns Hopkins University Funding source US $20,000 Johns Hopkins University Organisation Chiang Mai Centre for Harm Reduction Contact Maddie O’Hare Project title Shan Monk Training Aim To train 20 Shan monks and 20 novices in HIV prevention Summary The project aims to build upon the resources and lessons learnt from previous monk training undertaken by the Sangha Metta Project and to include harm reduction and work with drug users within a general framework of HIV/AIDS education, care and support . Monks from Myanmar are not allowed to receive training in HIV/AIDS issues within Myanmar . Therefore this project will firstly identify suitable candidates for training using existing contacts amongst senior monks in Kyang Tung in Shan State . Timeframe 6 months Percentage of project relating to drugs NA Project type Training and education Reports to Johns Hopkins University Funding source US $15,000 Johns Hopkins University Organisation Chiang Mai Centre for Harm Reduction Contact Maddie O’Hare 373 Appendix B: Regional aid projects, in full
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