Overview of DISTaNCE

DISTaNCE is a program focused on digitizing in-service training to promote both clinical and non-clinical excellence. It offers a comprehensive clinical training package, also known as the Continuing Professional Development–Integrated Primary Health Care (CPD-IPHC) program. This package is designed for both basic-level participants including pharmacists, nutritionists, public health professionals, laboratory staff, and allied health workers and standard-level clinical cadres, including doctors, nurses, and midwives.

The non-clinical excellence component, referred to as the Integrated Suite Development Program (ISDP), provides leadership and management training specifically tailored for health centre directors in the primary health care system.

The program aims to enhance training delivery through digitalization by utilizing Google Classroom to host all learning materials and support the training process. A blended learning approach is used, combining online modules with partial offline sessions to ensure accessibility, flexibility, and effective learning outcomes for all participants.

Our Mission Statement

To strengthen the health workforce by delivering accessible, high-quality, and digitally enhanced in-service training for both clinical and non-clinical professionals, empowering them to provide integrated, people-centered primary health care across Timor-Leste.

External Pilot Training at INSP-TL, Dili – Group photo with INSP-TL staff, Maluk Timor team, and primary health care workers from Community Health Centres

Pharmacist educator Celita guided participants through an “active recall” game to help them remember the steps of DRABCDE ,chain survival, relive of chocking during the external pilot in Ermera, held from 5–9 May 2025.

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This training services for digitizing Providing essential training for healthcare professionals using Google Classroom to enhance learning experiences.

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