Australia’s 2012 - 2013 budget: Implications on Australian aid

On 8th May 2012 the Australian government announced its budget for fiscal year of 2012 - 2013. As part of this process the government released the Comprehensive Aid Policy Framework which will be a fundamental guide on how Australian aid will be allocated and spent within the next 4 years. Having been developed based on, and as an outcome of, the government's aid policy, the framework forecasts the future expenditure of Australia's aid and provides an indication of the aid allocation and funding for all government agencies. In line with the aid policy the purpose of the framework is to help people to overcome poverty through the following 5 strategic goals: 1. Saving lives by improving public health ... Read More > > >

Papua New Guinea (PNG) Health and HIV Implementing Services Provider (HHISP) Program kicks off

We are delighted to announce that JTA, in association with the Burnet Institute, was recently announced as the successful tenderer for the new Papua New Guinea (PNG) Health and HIV Implementing Services Provider (HHISP) Program. The HHISP is designed to support the implementation of two programs in PNG on behalf of AusAID and the Government of PNG: the Health Systems Capacity Development Program (HSCDP) and the HIV Program. The overarching objectives for both Programs are to improve maternal and child health outcomes and deliver increased health and HIV services to the rural majority and high risk populations. To achieve this, the HHISP will support six key high-level outcomes in maternal and child health; disease prevention; and ... Read More > > >

AusAID Newsletter:

The March 16th edition of AusAID’s newsletter Insight recently highlighted the important work that JTA has been supporting. Specifically, as the management contractor for the AusAID funded Capacity Building Service Centre, JTA has supported key initiatives within the PNG health sector including: - Supporting AusAID’s initiative to strengthen TB detection and treatment in PNG (Click here to find out more) - Supporting AusAID’s initiative to supply life-saving ... Read More > > >

JTA - supporting key initiatives within the PNG health sector…

The March 16th edition of AusAID's newsletter Insight recently highlighted the important work that JTA has been supporting. Specifically, as the management contractor for the AusAID funded Capacity Building Service Centre, JTA has supported key initiatives within the PNG health sector including: - Supporting AusAID's initiative to strengthen TB detection and treatment in PNG (Click here to find out more) - Supporting AusAID's initiative to supply life-saving cancer medication to hospitals in PNG (Click here to find out more)

JTA Assisting Response to Fiji Floods

Recent flooding in Fiji which killed 17 people and forced more than 4000 people to evacuate their homes has sparked a significant response from the Fiji Ministry of Health. With the support of the Fiji Health Sector Support Program (FHSSP), which is managed by JTA International (JTA), the Ministry swung into immediate action to assess the needs of health facilities and strengthen clinical services in impacted areas of Viti Levu, Fiji’s most populous island. The FHSSP provided communication resources and vehicles to support a team from the Environment Health Unit of the Ministry of Health to conduct assessments of health facilities in the western and northern divisions of the country, with the areas around Lautoka, Ba and Rakiraki the ... Read More > > >

Middle and South Fly Health Program – Feasibility Study

Ok Tedi Fly River Development Program CEO, Mr Ian Middleton recently announced that JTA had been appointed to carry out a Feasibility Study for the design of a comprehensive Health Program for the Middle Fly District and South Fly District of Western Province following an open tender procurement process in late 2011. Health services throughout Middle and South Fly have been deteriorating for some time with the majority of key health indicators below the national average. The feasibility study will address issues such as the quality of health infrastructure, availability of drugs and medical supplies, availability and access to maternal and child health services, availability and training of healthcare workers, increasing TB, HIV and STI prevalence, and poor water and ... Read More > > >

Support to Maternal Health in Papua New Guinea

Maternal health in Papua New Guinea In 2006 Papua New Guinea (PNG) had the highest maternal mortality rate in the Pacific with 733 deaths per 100,000 births. Some of the support provided by AusAID to improve the rates of maternal mortality, particularly through the AusAID funded and JTA managed Capacity Building Service Centre (CBSC), are highlighted below. AusAID support to Maternal Health in Papua New Guinea AusAID has been providing support to the maternal health response in PNG for some time, including: participation in the Ministerial Taskforce on Maternal Health, support for the launch of the Taskforce Report, recruitment of a senior Maternal Health Adviser, and ... Read More > > >

The North Fly Health Service Development Program 2010 Annual Report

JTA International is engaged by Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) to implement the North Fly Health Service Development Program ( NFHSDP). The NFHSDP is a K20M, 5 year Program funded directly by OTML. The Program works in partnership with the existing health providers to strengthen health services across the North Fly District in line with Provincial and National Strategic directions. OTML General Manager Community Business Support and Corporate Relations recently endorsed the 2010 NFHSDP Annual Report. To access both the 2010 and 2009 report please click on the links below. North Fly Health Service Development Program 2010 annual report.pdf North Fly Health Service Development Program 2009 annual report.pdf... Read More > > >

The Fiji Health Sector Support Program (FHSSP) Launch

The Fiji Health Sector Support Program (FHSSP) was officially launched, a t the program’s office in Suva on 25th August. This event was well attended by senior Ministry of Health and AusAID staff, as well as FHSSP program staff and family and senior JTA staff. The event was formally opened by the Australia's Acting High Commissioner in Fiji Judith Robinson, with the Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Sala Saketa, the Program Director Dr Rosa Sa’aga-Banuve and Dr Jane Thomason, JTA CEO all officially welcoming the guests. The launching of FHSSP comes after 2-months of hard work by the in-country team to get the program up and running ... Read More > > >

Australian Government Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness

The Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness was launched last month in conjunction with the Australian Government’s response. The purpose of the Review was to determine whether the program’s current systems, policies and procedures are as effective and efficient as they can be, and provide advice on how to make the program more strategic over the next five years and beyond. The Review Panel received over 300 submissions from a cross-section of the Australian and international community, including a public ... Read More > > >