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SOROS Foundation-Moldova and Palliative Care in the Republic of Moldova: 

SOROS Foundation-Moldova and Palliative Care in the Republic of Moldova Cornel Riscanu Program Coordinator, Health Policy Development

Supported Initiatives: 

Supported Initiatives 1998: The second breath for middle-aged persons (implemented by the NGO “The Second Breath for Middle-aged Persons from the Northern Moldova”) 1999: The second breath for middle-aged persons (implemented by the NGO “The Second Breath for Middle-aged Persons from the Northern Moldova”) 2000: Developing the National Standards of Palliative Care for Persons suffering from AIDS (implemented by the National Scientific and Practical Center of Preventive Medicine)

Supported Initiatives (cont.): 

Supported Initiatives (cont.) 2001: Developing the National Standards of Palliative Care for Persons suffering from AIDS (implemented by the National Scientific and Practical Center of Preventive Medicine) – approved by the Council of Experts of the MoH Translation of the book “Symptom Control in Advanced Cancer” (Roger Woodruff) – 500 copies; operational project Elaboration of the directory “Palliative Care in Neuromuscular Pathology” (implemented by the Myopathy Patients` Association from Moldova) Developing an Educational Program in palliative care (implemented by the NGO “The Old People”) Developing the “palliative care” concept in Moldova – operational program

Supported Initiatives (cont.): 

Supported Initiatives (cont.) 2002: Developing the Palliative Care Directory (approved by the Council of Experts of the MoH – protocol No. 09-1/34, July 09, 2002) Palliative Care Development in the Northern Moldova (implemented by “The Second Breath for Middle-aged and Inactive Persons from Balti mun.”) Establishing an informational center in the field of palliative care (implemented by the MTA Centru) Training program in palliative care for nurses (implemented by the Nursing Association from the Republic of Moldova) Local training program in palliative care (implemented by the Philanthropic Foundation “Angelus Moldova”)

Supported Initiatives (cont.): 

Supported Initiatives (cont.) 2003: Development of the Informational center in the field of palliative care (implemented by the MTA Centru) Training courses in palliative care for nurses (implemented by the Nursing Association from the Republic of Moldova) Palliative Care Development in the Northern Moldova (implemented by “The Second Breath for Middle-aged and Inactive Persons from Balti mun.”) Developing the university curriculum in palliative care (implemented by the SMPU “Nicolae Testemitanu”)

Supported Initiatives (cont.): 

Supported Initiatives (cont.) 2004: “Palliative Care Development in the Northern Moldova and Balti mun.”; “Strengthening the Process of Developing Palliative Care in the Republic of Moldova” (implemented by “The Second Breath for Middle-aged and Inactive Persons from Balti mun.”) Strengthening the process of developing palliative care (implemented by the MTA Centru) Developing the university curriculum in palliative care (implemented by the SMPU “Nicolae Testemitanu”) Creating the interdisciplinary teams – a model for palliative care services provided at rural and urban levels (implemented by the Nursing Association from the Republic of Moldova)

Initiatives with the GFATM and World Bank Support: 

Initiatives with the GFATM and World Bank Support 2004 – 2005: Improving the quality of life and psychological support of People Living with HIV/AIDS, as well as of their relatives (implemented by the NGO “The Faith”) Life with Hope (Implemented by “The Second Breath for Middle-aged and Inactive Persons from Balti mun.”) Improving the quality of life of HIV-seropositive people through advice, support, and care (implemented by the NGO “Society, Man, Health, Future”)

New Initiatives: 

New Initiatives The “Health Policy Development” Program The Goal – Adjusting the National Policy in palliative care to international standards in the field The Objectives: Further sensibilization of general population and decision-makers at central and local levels concerning PC services Integration of PC into national health policies

New Initiatives (cont.): 

New Initiatives (cont.) Activities: Carrying out a needs assessment for palliative care in Moldova Establishing a task force in palliative care Integrating palliative care into the National Cancer Control Program (as well as into other Programs) Developing the mechanisms of funding palliative care (medical insurance; budgetary sources) Developing (and implementing) the national standards in palliative care (for oncological patients and others with terminal illnesses) Facilitating the registration of oral morphine (other opioids) Training in palliative care (developing curricula for medical students; training courses for graduated physicians and nurses) Developing palliative care as a medical specialty Strengthening the National Association (Society, Organization) of Palliative Care

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Thank you very much for your attention. Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration in the future.