Biennial Health Conference 2011 - Ministry of Health

Report of the 1st Biennial Health Conference 7-9 November 2011
In order to enhance immunization coverage, the forum emphasized on intensification
of immunization programme with the following recommendations:
a. Ensure adequate resources and improve coordination for implementation and
monitoring of immunization activities at both the central and Dzongkhag
level;
b. Materialize appropriate application of ICT for effective monitoring of
immunization activities including tracing of missing population for
vaccination;
c. Strengthen collaboration within relevant stakeholders in the districts by
improving community networks; and,
d. Strive to achieve 100% immunization coverage.
COMMUNITY BASED MEDICAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY IN TOSA
TOWN, JAPAN –
Professor Kiyohito Okumiya & Professor Ryota Sakamoto
The forum was made aware of the eminent ageing population and related medical
care associated with ageing. The presention highlighted on a study carried
out in Tosa, Japan and a similar pilot study conducted at Khaling, Trashigang.
The study findings showed that the community based medical care is an efficient
method in addressing elderly health care in the community.
The professor highlighted that compassionate care with a humanistic approach is
more effective in curing the elderly chronic health problems.
Acknowledging the impact of pilot project on Elderly Care which was instituted
at Khaling BHU, the forum recommended exploring the possibility of gradually
rolling over the project throughout the country. It was also recommended to integrate
Elderly Care into the Primary Health Care system during the 11th FYP.
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