SIMU
SIMU
 
Evidenced based planning has been identified as backbone of halting and reversing the HIV epidemic under National AIDS Control Program III (NACP III). Accordingly, a Strategic Information Management Unit (SIMU) has been established in the state to maximize effective use of all available information and implement evidence based planning.  SIMU integrates all sources of information and presents logical and rational strategic information useful for decision making.  The output from SIMU addresses strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, surveillance and research and assist GSACS in tracking the epidemic and the effectiveness of the response as well as assess how well GSACS and its partner organizations are fulfilling their commitment to meet agreed objectives.
 
SIMU Operational Framework
 
Input Sources for SIMU
 
1. Reports through CMIS
   
a. Reporting Format for TIs
b. Reporting Format for ICTCs
c. Reporting formats for Blood Banks
d. Reporting formats for STD Clinics
e. Reporting formats for Community Care Centers
   
2. Surveillance
   
a. HSS report 2007
   
3. Research
   
a. Mapping of HRGs in Gujarat
b. Gujarat HIV Risk Behavioral Surveillance Survey
   
Products of SIMU
 
1. Annual  Reports
   
a. Annual Action Plan
b. Annual Activity Report
c. HSS 2007 Surveillance Report
   
2. Quarterly Reports
   
a. Quarterly CMIS Bulletin
   
3. Interim Review Presentations