Outcomes of the Training and Policy Unit: A Capacity-Building Initiative in Afghanistan
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Basnama Khan, MScN, BScN, Academic Projects Afghanistan, Aga Khan University, Kabul, Afghanistan
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Abstract
The Training and Policy Unit is first of its kind in Afghanistan for building the capacity of nursing education and government institutes of health sciences. It is playing a significant role in strengthening the nursing education systems through various activities; and a positive step towards sustainability of the programmes.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-12T16:18:45Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Keywords | Education; Nursing; Capacity Building |
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| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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