Existing Capacity to Manage Pharmaceuticals and Related Commodities in East Africa: an Assessment with Specific Reference to Antiretroviral Therapy


 
Language:

English

Author:

Waako PJ et al.

Series/Journal Title:

Human Resources for health

Volume:

7

Issue:

21

Pages:

15

Description:

East African countries have in the recent past experienced a tremendous increase in the volume of antiretroviral drugs. Capacity to manage these medicines in the region remains limited. Makerere University established a network of academic institutions to build capacity for pharmaceutical management in the East African region. The initiative includes institutions from Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda and aims to improve access to safe, effective and quality-assured medicines for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria through spearheading in-country capacity. The initiative conducted a regional assessment to determine the existing capacity for the management of antiretroviral drugs and related commodities. [from abstract]

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Geographic Focus

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