An orientation course on CBI (community based initiatives) was held for intersect oral authorities on 8
th Oct 2007. This course took half a day and 42 participants took place in it. The materials of this course were the same in health authorities' course.
In this session, Tabriz district general governor, Vice-Chancellor in health, Deputy of Tabriz Mayor, and director of district health center were present. Also there were about 38 representatives from other sectors. The sectors were:
- Tabriz District governor office
- Tabriz municipality
- Local TV
- Provincial and district sport authorities
- Trading
- Welfare
- Social insurance
- Environmental protection
- Water supply& swage treatment authorities
- Culture & Islamic guidance
- Labor & social affairs
- Armed forces
- religious affairs and ...
Despite inviting, none of NGOs participate in this session.
During the session, first Dr. Kousha (Vice-Chancellor) opened the gathering and explained the health situation in Eastern
Azerbaijan province and focused on the Importance of community participation in health.
Then the general governor of Tabriz district mentioned his interesting in CBI and requested all the participants to collaborate in this program.
