FYI
Maia Lagvilava, MD, MHA
Deputy Minister
144 A. Tsereteli ave.
0119 Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: (+995 32) 251 00 27 (0503)
E-mail: mlagvilava@moh.gov.ge
From: Nina Lortkipanidze [mailto:nina.lortkipanidze@
gmail.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 4:00 PM
To: Maia Lagvilava <mlagvilava@moh.gov.ge>
Subject: Re: mics talking points
Note why the MICS is important for Georgia and for the Ministry itself
Dear ნილს, Dear ლაილა, (da vinc ijdeba shentan ertad boardshi)
Distinguished audience
It is my great pleasure indeed to welcome you at this very important event on behalf of the ministry of labour, health and social affairs of Georgia.
First of all let me congratulate you all with the significant amount of work done and once again articulate the importance of the endeavor for the country;
We believe that the MICS generates sizable amount of health indicators not available from other sources. Thus, MICS data is vital for the Ministry for the evidence-based decision-making resulting in improved policies with consequent improvement of public health.
This is to articulate that we are especially interested in children’s lead blood module of MICS which will determine the prevalence of lead as well as help pinpoint locations of possible contamination.
Ministry’s particular interest into lead prevalence is grounded on the fact that this metal is highly dangerous for human health. Exposure of pregnant women can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and other malformations. While, the exposure of children can range from learning disabilities and behavioral problems to profound and permanent health issues.
As timely diagnosis is paramount for treatment, knowing the prevalence and locations of possible contamination will allow us to come up with adequate response strategies. Including, development of risk based protocols and guidelines on lead treatment and prevent deleterious consequences for many families and to the public.
Thank you very much again and I wish you the fruitful working day ahead.
On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 3:39 PM, Maia Lagvilava <mlagvilava@moh.gov.ge> wrote:
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Begin forwarded message:From: Tinatin Baum <tbaum@unicef.org>
Date: March 20, 2018 at 3:01:28 PM GMT+4
To: "mlagvilava@moh.gov.ge" <mlagvilava@moh.gov.ge>
Cc: Andria Nadiradze <anadiradze@unicef.org>
Subject: mics talking pointsქალბატონო მაია,
როგორც შეგპირდით, გიგზავნით „სალაპარაკოს“. რაიმე ხომ არ გსურთ დავამატოთ?
Note why the MICS is important for Georgia and for the Ministry itself
- MICS generates sizable amount of health indicators not available from other sources. Thus, MICS data is vital for the Ministry of Health to improve its policies and better address the public health.
- We are especially interested in children lead blood module of MICS which will determine the prevalence of lead as well as help pinpoint locations of possible contamination.
- As you know lead is one of the most dangerous metals for human health. Exposure of pregnant women can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and other malformations. While, the exposure of children can range from learning disabilities and behavioral problems to profound and permanent health issues.
- As timely diagnosis is paramount for treatment, knowing the prevalence and locations of possible contamination will allow to come up with adequate response. Including, development of risk based protocols and guidelines on lead treatment and prevent deleterious consequences for many families and to the public.
საუკეთესო სურვილებით,
Tinatin Baum
Social and Economic Policy Specialist
(995 32) 25 11 30 ext 217 , mob: (995) 599 747773 , tbaum@unicef.org
UNICEF Georgia
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