In one of the hottest districts of Balochistan, Sibi, where locals frequently need medical attention for Diarrhoea, respiratory infections and skin diseases it is sad that health facilities are few and far between.

In April PRCS Balochistan Branch pulled together its Mobile Team and set off to Sibi to conduct a twoday free medical camp for the needy. The camp was set up -at the District Head Quarters Hospital where 2500 patients were treated for fever, ENT Infections, Genital Tract Infections, Skin Diseases Diarrhoea and Respiratory Tract Infections. PRCS Balochistan Branch also donated medicines to LRBT's free eye section and DHQ Hopsital itself. PRCS efforts were much appreciated by the people and the local health authorities.

A 3 day follow-up workshop to the first South Asia Regional Planning and Reporting Meeting in October 2002 was organised in Marawila, Srilanka from the 19th-21 st of May 2003.
The objective was not only a progression of what had been initiated in 2002 but the idea was also to apply ideas, learnings and possibilities to an already identified Branch Development Framework. Finance, Reporting and Information focal persons from the region attended the workshop allowing also for inter-sectoral exposure within and between National Societies.

Amongst discussions of what effective structures and systems were already in place and what still needed doing, participants came forward with experiences, best practices and success stories worth sharing. An English effective writing session and introduction to the Federation's prompt access DMR (Donor Monitoring Report) and FMR (Financial Monitoring Report) equipped participants with handy tools, skills and tips for better Management and reporting.
A Federation designed 'Style Guide' was also distributed for help with standard spelling and English Usage problems. Ms. Nina Paulsen, South Asia Regional Delegation (SARD) Reporting Delegate introduced the latest 'Change Strategy' which is currently under adoption by the Federation and its implication for reporting, information and finance in the region.

Despite the flood situation in Srilanka and pressure for the resource persons on dual fronts, they made themselves available, commuting between Marawila and the Head-Office. Mrs. Ranavera Srilanka Red Cross Society OD Manager, gave a presentation on the previously developed 'Branch Development Framework. Between covering the flood situation and launching an Emergency Appeal SARD Information Delegate Mr. Bijoy Patro also effectively managed appearances to facilitate relevant sessions.