Creating synergy with partners is the key approach of USAID-HSSC. The project plan was developed in what organisers refer to as "extensive collaboration with partners to support the national comprehensive plan." For instance, through a sub-agreement with MEDiCAM, organisers seek to increase cooperation and coordination on avian influenza issues between non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in all of Cambodia's development sectors, and to improve AI communication between NGOs, the government, and other partners. Several other components of the USAID-HSSC plan reflect communication-oriented strategies oriented around partnership:

• In-person capacity building
  
  • Infection control training covers the case management of avian influenza patients as well as proper infection control procedures and caring for patients in isolation, including transportation of patients to and within the hospitals. Simulation exercises for disaster preparedness are part of this process. In addition, in order to continue the development of the MoH surveillance system for the detection and management of the potential epidemic, USAID-HSSC is working with the Institut Pasteur in Cambodia to train two epidemiologists in Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs). The training and assignments focus on conducting epidemiologic investigations and field surveys, making recommendations to ensure actions that strengthen public health surveillance.
• Sharing of information through printed materials: Ponleu Sokhapheap (PSP) publishes a quarterly health magazine called "Health Messenger". Based on a collaboration with USAID-HSSC, the September 2006 issue focused on avian influenza. Approximately 30,000 copies were printed and distributed to MoH staff throughout the country, to village animal health workers, and at community theatres.

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