Regional ART Policy Dialogue Report.pdf - SAfAIDS

ANNEXUREAnnex I:PROGRAMRegional Antiretroviral Treatment Policy Dialogue (RAPD)Cresta Golfview Hotel, Lusaka, ZambiaThursday, 31 st May 2007Theme: “Sustainability of ART Programs in Southern Africa- Is a Regional Approach theAnswer?Time8.00 – 8.30 a.m. RegistrationCHAIR:Tapiwa Kujinga (SATAMO)8.30 – 8.45 a.m. Welcome & IntroductionsRouzeh Eghtessadi (Program Manager, SAfAIDS)Setting the PaceLois Chingandu (Executive Director, SAfAIDS)8.45 – 9.10 a.m. Official OpeningDr. Chirwa (National AIDS Council-Zambia)Dr Mukonka (Ministry of Health-Zambia9.10 – 9.20 a.m. A Case for a Regional Approach: Civil Society’s PerspectivesLois Chingandu (SAfAIDS)9.20 – 9.30a.m. Regional Voice of People Living with HIV and AIDS: How MIPA scale-up fit intothe ART Agenda?Thembi Nkambule (SWANNEPHA)9.30 – 9.40 a.m. A Regional Approach : Civil Society States its CaseMr Cesar Mufanequico (PATAM)9.40-10.00a.m. Discussions10.30-10.30a.m.10.30-10.45a.m.10.45-11.45a.m.11.15-11.30a.m.Tea BreakPublic Health Enhancement and Regional ART SustainabilityHon Blessing Chebundo (Africa Public Health Rights Alliance [APHRA] and the“15% Now!” Campaign)Regional Manufacturing and Procurement of ARVs: Possibilities, Challengesand the Next Step.Tobias Dzangare (Varichem)Eric Chiro (CAPS)Regional Trade and Universal Access: How do regional trade issues engagewith ART sustainability.Thomas Deve (MWENGO)11.30-1.00p.m. Conclusions and Way Forward – SNAP & SAfAIDS20