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Development process of the Practical Approach to Lung Health in Kyrgyzstan
M L Erhola1, N Brimkulov, T Chubakov
1Kyrgyzstan-Finland Lung Health Project, Ministry of Health, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Summary
Kyrgyzstan implemented the Practical Approach to Lung Health (PAL) strategy to enhance respiratory illness management. This involved adapting WHO guidelines and a 10-step process within primary healthcare, improving tuberculosis care.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Health Policy
Background:
- The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan adopted the Practical Approach to Lung Health (PAL) strategy to improve case management for priority respiratory illnesses.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a key focus of this strategy within the primary healthcare (PHC) system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation process of the PAL strategy in Kyrgyzstan.
- To outline the adaptation of the World Health Organization stepwise framework for PAL initiation in PHC.
Main Methods:
- Adaptation of the WHO stepwise framework.
- A 10-step process including government support, national working group formation, guideline adaptation, training material development, and feasibility/impact testing.
- Revision of guidelines and training materials based on test results.
Main Results:
- A national working group successfully adapted guidelines and training materials.
- Feasibility and impact testing led to revised materials and a national PAL implementation plan.
- Favorable political, technical, and financial circumstances supported PAL development and implementation.
Conclusions:
- The PAL strategy was successfully developed and implemented in Kyrgyzstan's PHC system.
- The process involved a structured, stepwise approach with stakeholder engagement and adaptation of international frameworks.
- Ongoing health sector reform and international assistance facilitated the strategy's rollout.
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