January 2013 Bangladesh Newsletter

Download The overall goal of the SIAPS/Bangladesh program is to build the capacity of MOHFW and its key directorates—DGFP, DGHS, DGDA, and HED—and other indigenous institutions to efficiently and effectively manage their procurement and supply chain management activities. Special focus will be given to TB commodity management at all levels. Read about their progress toward … Read more

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Évaluation de l’utilisation des médicaments dans six hôpitaux pilotes où les CPT sont fonctionnels en République démocratique du Congo

Download French Objectif général : Contribuer à l’amélioration de l’usage rationnel des médicaments par la détection des problèmes liés à la prescription des médicaments et aux soins aux patients

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Revising Preservice Curriculum to Incorporate Rational Medicine Use Topics: A Guide

Download The purpose of this document is to guide stakeholders, such as faculty and staff in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and public health, through the process of integrating RMU-related content into their preservice training curricula for medical, nursing, pharmacy, or public health students.

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Manual for Quantification of Malaria Commodities

Download English This manual is designed to provide users with practical steps and guidance on how to carry out a national-level quantification of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for the diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated malaria. Download French Ce manuel a été conçu pour servir de guide aux personnes responsables de … Read more

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Evaluation of the Essential Medicines Logistics System in Mali: Stakeholders Involved in Medicine Management Met in Sélingué

At the end of this workshop, the participants determined the shortcomings and strengths of the logistics system. An action plan was established for each section of the system, along with recommendations.

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Establishment of Medicines Waste Management and Disposal System in Ethiopia: a Report on Progress and Achievements

The development and dissemination of the medicines waste directive has made all stakeholders aware of the safe and proper management of medicines wastes. Following publication of the directive, but before its dissemination, some institutions have already started exploring various options to deal with disposal of existing wastes.

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Technical Assistance for the Reform of Pharmaceutical Supply Management Curriculum at the Hanoi University of Pharmacy in Vietnam

Download Hanoi University of Pharmacy (HUP) has initiated a process of reforming their undergraduate and postgraduate curricula to ensure appropriate coverage of PSM elements in their pharmacy training course. With support from PEPFAR and USAID, SIAPS Program is assisting the HUP to facilitate this process.

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Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List Pre-Implementation Assessment: Prescribing Practices at Selected Sites

The aim of the assessment was to determine the impact of introducing the Swaziland STG/EML as measured by the outpatient prescribing patterns in Swaziland. This measurement will be made by conducting both a pre- and post-STG/EML implementation assessment.

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Infection Control Assessment Tool for Primary Health Care Facilities

Download This tool was designed to improve practices for the prevention and control of infections by using easy-to-apply instruments that highlight deficiencies in current practices and suggesting corrective actions. The guide is one component of a standardized approach to reduce facility-acquired infections, the other component being the application of rapid cycles of quality improvement.

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