Access to quality-assured medical products improves health and saves lives. However, one-third of the world’s population lacks timely access to quality-assured medicines. This key paper outlines strategies and recommendations to address the critical challenges that national regulatory authorities face. Read more here.... Read more
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Recent advancements have been made in the management of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) also known as ‘stroke’. These advancements could decrease mortality and improve the quality of life. Read more on this here.... Read more
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved the use of Fexinidazole for the treatment of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HPA), also known as ‘sleeping sickness’. Fexinidazole is the first all-oral treatment for the sickness. It was developed in the 1980s by Hoechst, a German company and was rediscovered in 2005 by... Read more
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Thanks to Alexis Strader for sending this to the IAPHL Listserv: PtD is excited to share with you the French translation of our Human Resources for Supply Chain Management Theory of Change (HR4SCM ToC)! Visit our website to download all the materials, which includes the narrative, the summary brief and graphics. A... Read more
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Identification of Indicators for Evaluating the Financial and Economic Performance of the Pharmacy: A Systematic Review Measuring Supply Chain Performance: Guide to Key Performance Indicators for Public Health Managers Ethiopia: National Survey of the Integrated Pharmaceutical Logistics System Supply Chain Compass: An Online Diagnostic and Planning Tool for Strengthening Public... Read more
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Save the Children seeks an experienced and dedicated candidate to fill the position of Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Manager. Click here for details.... Read more
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Researchers at the University of Florida have developed an easy-to-use saliva test to screen for malaria parasites. The spit-test has some advantages over the conventional blood test including the following: 1. The saliva test requires only spitting into a tube versus the blood test which requires skin pricks. 2. Blood... Read more
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Researchers at Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI), St James Hospital, Trinity College Dublin and Imperial College London have collaborated and developed a new vitamin based treatment for antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis. Click here for details.... Read more
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Researchers are closer to eliminating polio worldwide as University of Southern California researchers have developed a polio vaccine that doesn’t require refrigeration and can be used in developing countries where refrigeration may be unavailable. Click here for details.... Read more
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The need to establish robust mechanisms to ensure accountability not just for availability, but accessibility, affordability, responsible use, quality and the development of missing essential medicines cannot be over emphasized. A call to action has been published titled ‘A global accountability mechanism for access to essential medicines’. Click here to read.... Read more
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