Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems to Save Lives
October 2011
A NOTE FROM DR. JONATHAN QUICK
Cancer, the New AIDS? Expanding Access to Treatment for a Silent Epidemic
http://blog.msh.org/2011/11/04/cancer-the-new-aids/
HIGHLIGHTS
USAID Funds Ongoing MSH Effort to Improve Access to Pharmaceuticals Worldwide
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/mshwins-five-year-cooperative-agreement-for-systems-for-improved-access-to-pharmaceuticals-and-services-program.cfm
MSH Participates in Third International Conference for Improving Use of Medicines (ICIUM)
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/msh-participates-in-third-international-conference-for-improving-use-of-medicines.cfm
MSH Chapter in Closing the Cancer Divide Highlights Challenges, Need for Access to Affordable Medicines, Vaccines, and Technologies in Developing Countries
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/readily-available-and-affordable-cancer-prevention-treatment-and-pain-relief-interventions-could-decrease-deaths-and-improve-the-lives-of-millions-in-developing-countries.cfm
Community-Based Project Brings Preferred Contraceptive Method to Rural Malawians
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/community-based-project-brings-preferred-contraceptive-method-to-rural-malawians.cfm
New Online Edition of International Drug Price Indicator Guide
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/2010-international-drug-price-indicator-guide-available.cfm
Now Available: Survey Tools and Manual for Improving Adherence to Antiretrovirals
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/new-manual-released-help-health-facilities-determine-adherence-rates-aids-treatment.cfm
MSH Hosts Panel Discussion on Health for All; Launches New Book on 40 Years of Health Impact
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/msh-hosts-panel-discussion-on-health-for-all-launches-new-book-on-40-years-of-health-impact.cfm
Go to the People: 40 Years of Improving Health
http://www.msh.org/go-to-the-people/
PROFILE
Building Local Capacity to Support Medicines Supply in Uganda
MSH spoke with Chief of Party Birna Trap about how the USAID-funded program, Securing Ugandans' Right to Essential Medicines (Uganda SURE), led by MSH, is addressing pharmaceutical challenges in Uganda.
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/building-local-capacity-to-support-medicines-supply-in-uganda.cfm
VIDEO
Go to the People (Trailer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioH-VOpZ91Y
FEATURED PROJECT
The Gates Foundation awarded MSH a grant to maintain and sustain public-private accredited drug dispensing outlets (ADDOs) in Tanzania and Uganda -- and to introduce a similar initiative in Liberia.
http://www.msh.org/news-bureau/msh-receives-8-6-million-grant-make-essential-medicines-more-accessible-tanzania-uganda-liberia.cfm
VIDEO: Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlet (ADDO) Program in Tanzania
http://www.youtube.com/user/MSHHealthImpact#p/u/7/TPTR3FZtoYA
VIDEO: Improving access to quality medicines to people living in rural Uganda
http://www.youtube.com/user/MSHHealthImpact#p/u/6/57JRzaj0L3U
VIDEO: Go to the People: Building a Stronger Health System in Uganda
http://vimeo.com/30142063
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