Dear Tamar,

 

As a follow-up to our previous correspondence regarding VC equipment – we can finally start distribution.

 

We planned to do this in Tbilisi this week and then move  to other regions.

But I got unexpectedly the invitation from UN Resident Coordinator (Sabine Machl) to go with her to Abkhazia tomorrow. So, I will take 3 sets with me to Abkhazia and we start distribution from there.

 

We can also bring the two sets for  the ministry on Friday and install them, if this is acceptable.

 

As for the rest, we discussed with the donor (USAID) and they would like to organize at least two handover events with media – one with ministry and WHO and another one with ministry and USAID.

I would  suggest we do the event with ministry and WHO in one of  the hospitals in Tbilisi and USAID would prefer to have their event in Lugar Centre, with the interval between them of about 3 weeks, and presumably with participation of the US Ambassador in the second event.

 

Please, let us know what you think about the above suggestions.

If OK with you, then we bring the equipment to the ministry this Friday, start preparations for a  handover event in a hospital in Tbilisi for next week or the week after, and for the handover event in Lugar Centre in about a month.

Also if we go for his scenario, please let us know what would be the preferred hospital in Tbilisi for the handover event.

 

Please, feel also free to suggest any other scenarios. On the side of WHO we  are absolutely flexible. Not so sure about USAID however, as they have  to plan the US Ambassador’s participation long in advance.

 

Thank you and best regards,

Silviu

 

 

 

Thanks a lot! 2 sets would be good. One will be used by the central unit and the Emergency response center would also need one.

 

 

Let’s hope!

 

If necessary, we can provide two sets for the ministry.

Just let me know.

 

Best regards,

Silviu

 

 

 

 

Dear Silviu

Thanks a lot! Sounds good! Hopefully we will have less restrictions by then.

 

პატივისცემით,

თამარ გაბუნია

მინისტრის პირველი მოადგილე

 

Sincerely,

Tamar Gabunia, MD, MPH

First Deputy Minister

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Tamar,

 

Thank you for the prompt feedback.

Well noted and the distribution list is adjusted accordingly.

 

We just got an updated info from the supplier about the possibility to produce locally TV Mobile Stands. This is much better than fixing the TV sets on the wall, but will take an additional week.

So, we hope installation work could start the week after next – 4-8 May.

 

I will be in touch with Maia for all the other details.

 

With best regards,

Silviu

 

 

Dear Silviu

Many thanks for sharing this. I’ve made some adjustment into the attached distribution list to align it with the Governmental resolution 253 as of April 17^th 2020 which defines the list of COVID treating hospitals. I am forwarding this correspondence to Maya Nikoleishvili for her follow up on formal authorization, and communication with clinics. We will inform clinics about the anticipated installation so that they provide PPEs to workers as needed.

I would suggest to first start installation works in Tbilisi, Gori and Kutaisi that would not require overnight stay. For travel authorization we will coordinate with relevant authorities. May I kindly ask what is the calendar for the installation work?

With kind regards

Tamar

 

 

Dear Tamar,

 

Under the same initiative funded by USAID, we are currently buying video-conferencing equipment, to be installed in the main designated hospitals and laboratories and to be used for distance training of personnel and any other video-communication, in case of need.

 

You can see attached the distribution list. We have some flexibility for the distribution of equipment to be brought to WHO country office – some of it might go to Abkhazia, and some – to the ministry, NCDC or any other important hospital or lab facility.

Please, let us know if any stringent need.

 

We also have some requests from the supplier and I would like to coordinate them with the ministry and NCDC (see below in yellow background).

 

First, they ask for an official authorization, in order to deliver the equipment to the mentioned institutions by car. We can give them an official letter from WHO. Would that be enough? If not, could you please help in issuing the appropriate authorization?

 

And second, they ask for the protection of the installation team. We don’t have any PPEs in the office for the moment. Would it be possible that the benefiting institutions provide them PPEs locally, along with a short instruction on infection prevention during installation?

 

Thank you and looking forward to your answer,

 

With best regards,

Silviu

 

 

 

 

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