Technical Areas
Completed/Cancelled
| GPW Outcomes | GPW Outputs | Product/Service | Deliverables | Status |
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| Development of overarching HSS strategy aiming UHC; coordination among partners like WB and ADB. | National working group |
Completed |
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| International expert who will work with national working group | Expert who work with group toward HSS strategy |
Completed |
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| Policy dialogue on overarching HSS strategy aiming UHC | National Conference with participation of all national stakeholders |
Completed |
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| <p><span>Visit of Armenian delegation to<span>&nbsp;</span>WHO PHC Demonstration site in Kazakhstan supported by WHO and WB</span></p> | Valuable and practical insights in PHC model based on multidisciplinary teams, governance and management structures used in Kazakhstan PHC gained and proposals on what and how could be implemented in the Armenian PHC context developed. | Completed |
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| 1.1.1 | <p>WHO PHC country scoping mission</p> | Structures of PHC governance and management reviewed and recommendations on a stepwise approach to move towards a new model of PHC discussed at the Round table with stakeholders. | Completed |
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| 1.1 | 1.1.1 | Capacity building/training on quality of Care | Selected MoH staff trained in the area of quality of care improvement |
Completed |
| 1.1 | 1.1.1 | <p><span><span><span><span>Armenian delegation participated in the Universal Health Coverage Partnership (UHC-P) workshop on 22 October in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Armenian delegation also took part in the International <strong>PHC conference in Astana on 23 October</strong>, which took stock of the progress implementing the commitments in the Astana Declaration on PHC since 2018 including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. </span></span></span></span></p> | Took stock of progress implementing the commitments in the Declaration of Astana on primary health care since 2018, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and observed concrete results; Identified implementation success factors based on country experiences; and Identify policies and practices to future-proof primary healthcare transformation for moving towards universal health coverage, for greater resilience in the face of emergencies, and for better health and well-being. |
Completed |
| 1.1 | 1.1.1 | HRH Policy dialogue | National round table discussion on education of national personnel with participation international experts |
Completed |
| 1.1 | 1.1.1 | 2nd International Conference on PHC/ Towards UHC&SDGs, Astana, Kazakhstan, 25- 26 October 2018 | Participation to the conference on PHC |
Completed |
| 1.1 | 1.1.5 | HRH Follow-up mission | To assist in elaboration of strategic vision on education of medical personnel |
Completed |
| 1.2 | 1.2.1 | <p><span><span>MoH Armenia Capacity Building on Health Financing</span></span></p> | In response to the MoH ARM request WHO covered the participation of ARM candidates in WHO Barcelona Course on Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage, 20-24 November 2023 increasing capacity in: policy instruments to improve health financing policy through the following modules: Coordinating reform – aligning policy instruments with policy objectives Financial protection – securing affordable access to health care Raising revenues – thinking outside the box Pooling health revenues – reducing fragmentation Purchasing – getting more health for the money Re-designing coverage policy for equity, efficiency and transparency. |
Completed |
| 1.2 | 1.2.1 | Capacity building on health systems financing | Selected MoH staff trained in the area of health systems financing for UHC |
Completed |
| 1.2 | 1.2.1 | Policy dialogue and consensus building on health financing reform | Policy dialogue events to capture options, review their pros and cons, and build consensus to scale up coverage for UHC |
Completed |
| 4.1 | 4.3.3 | <p><strong><span><span>Development and pilot implementation of a Telemedicine module</span></span></strong></p> | Development and implementation of Telemedicine modules within ARMED, with features for both doctors and patients. The services will include both patient-to-doctor and doctor/nurse-to-doctor consultations. This implementation will require relevant equipment in regional medical facilities and/or emergency vehicles. People with certain underlying medical conditions will have quick and convenient access to their doctors. Expected Impact: Patients: Quick remote visits to primary care physicians for appropriate cases, saving time and transportation costs; Physicians: Ability to initiate real-time consultations with other specialists by sharing health records of their patients. | Completed |
Details
| GPW Outcomes | GPW Outputs | Product/Service | Deliverables | Status |
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| 1.1 | 1.1.1 | <p>Support the development of the new licensing system for Human Resources for Health, including Family Medicine.</p> | Technical assistance to the MOH on the development of a blueprint for the medical license system and terms of reference; Technical assistance to the MOH Working Group on educational program and functions of family doctors and nurses. |
Ongoing |
| 1.1 | 1.1.1 | <p>Technical support to the Ministry of Health in the development of tools and capacity building for ensuring quality of care in Armenia.</p> | Technical Assistance in the development and implementation of new tools and quality standards; Capacity Building Programs for health professionals on best practices, quality standards, and the use of new tools and technologies; Support to Pilot Programs to test and refine new tools and approaches before full-scale implementation. |
On track |
| 1.1 | 1.1.1 | <p>Policy Dialogue, jointly organized with the MOH, and support of the EU, on Strengthening Primary Health Care towards Universal Health Coverage, with the key national and international partners for alignment of current investiments towards Universal Health Coverage, including the Results Based Loans from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank in September 2024.</p> | Stakeholder Consensus: Agreements and alignments among various stakeholders on priority areas and strategies for strengthening PHC in Armenia. Roadmap for action: A detailed plan outlining steps, timelines, and responsibilities for implementing the recommendations. Networking and Partnerships: Established or strengthened connections among stakeholders and organizations involved in PHC. These relationships can support collaborative efforts and ongoing dialogue. Follow-Up Mechanisms: Structures for monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and updating policies as needed. |
On track |
| 1.1 | 1.1.1 | <p>Development of the Model of Care of Primary Health Care for urban and rural population, and monitoring framework for PHC with the Ministry of Health.</p> | Models of Care for rural and urban areas Roadmap for implementation of the Model of Care in rural and urban areas Monitoring and Evaluation Framework |
On track |
| 1.2 | 1.2.1 | <p>Policy Dialogue on Health Financing towards Universal Health Coverage, jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance, WHO, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank in November 2024.</p> | Stakeholder Consensus: Agreements and alignments among various stakeholders on priority areas and strategies for strengthening PHC in Armenia. Roadmap for action: A detailed plan outlining steps, timelines, and responsibilities for implementing the recommendations. Networking and Partnerships: Established or strengthened connections among stakeholders and organizations involved in PHC. These relationships can support collaborative efforts and ongoing dialogue. Follow-Up Mechanisms: Structures for monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and updating policies as needed. |
Ongoing |
| 1.3 | 1.3.3 | <p>Support to the Ministry of Health in the development of systems and procedures for Price Regulation of Medicines.</p> | Capacity Building and Training for Ministry of Health staff, regulators, and other stakeholders on the new price regulation systems, tools, and procedures. Review and support in the development of the new price regulation systems and procedures Technical Assistance in the implementation of the new price regulation systems and procedures Support the implementation of Pilot Programs to test and refine the new price regulation systems before full-scale implementation. |
Ongoing |