From :	dsergeenko@moh.gov.ge
To :	Averhoff; Francisco (CDC/OID/NCHHSTP) <fma0@cdc.gov>
Subject :	Re: Decentralization of Care and Treatment in HR
Cc :	Gamkrelidze; Amiran (CDC ncdc.ge) <a.gamkrelidze@ncdc.ge>; Irinka Tskhomelidze <irinkatskhomelidze@gmail.com>
Received On :	23.02.2018 16:13

Dear Francisco

Thank you for your letter and apologize for delayed reply.

We support initiative of Dr. Maia Butsashvili.

We will be having WG meeting and will share with you update.

I think we will have chance to meet and discuss all important issues.

Kind Regards and Looking Forward to Meet with You during workshop.

David

From: "Averhoff, Francisco (CDC/OID/NCHHSTP)" <fma0@cdc.gov>
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018 3:57 PM
To: Davit Sergeenko <dsergeenko@moh.gov.ge>
Cc: "Gamkrelidze, Amiran (CDC ncdc.ge)" <a.gamkrelidze@ncdc.ge>, 'Irinka Tskhomelidze' <irinkatskhomelidze@gmail.com>
Subject: Decentralization of Care and Treatment in HR

Dear Dr. Sergeenko,

I hope this communication finds you well. I am writing in anticipation of the upcoming Spring Workshop where a major theme this year will be on decentralization of care and treatment services, both in primary care centers and harm reduction centers. I am specifically writing in support of a proposal by Dr. Maia Butsashvilli presented to the Scientific Committee that we feel will really help in getting the program going in HR centers by conducting a pilot; I have attached a formal letter of endorsement from the SC. Of course this work needs the approval/support from you. Please let us know if you have any questions and also Dr. Butsashvilli is more than willing to address any question or concerns.

On a related topic, it would be great if it were possible to convene a meeting of the Decentralization WG you are chairing before the Workshop, and allow for a report back/update during the workshop for all participants to hear. I cc Irina who can assist in coordinating the meeting, if you desire.

I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks, and hope we have some time to meet as well to discuss opportunities and challenges for the program going into 2018.

Best regards, FA