E-DRUG: ARV Program Management in Low Resource Settings Training Seminar
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WHO Collaborating Center in Pharmaceutical Policy and Boston University
Seminar
Antiretroviral Program Management Issues in Low Resource Settings:
A Training Seminar for Policy Makers & Program Managers
August 7 - August 18, 2006
Boston, MA USA
Background
Funding through Global Fund, PEPFAR, and other initiatives has recently
transformed AIDS into a treatable disease in developing and transitional
countries. Resources such as ARVs and diagnostics are now available;
however, rapid scale-up of AIDS treatment programs has not occurred, in
part, due to ARV drug management issues. ARV drug management issues include
difficulties with pharmaceutical supply systems and logistics, insufficient
human resources to provide ART and barriers to ARV adherence.
Seminar Overview
Week One (August 7-11, 2006): Drug Management Key Issues
A description of the various national and international players involved in
ARV management will be discussed with recommendations to efficiently
coordinate efforts. Specific drug management issues to be covered include:
evidence -based selection of medications, quantification, procurement,
pricing, quality assurance, pre-qualification of suppliers and monitoring
and evaluation
Week 2 (August 14-18, 2006): ARV Adherence
An overview of adherence issues will be followed by instruction on how to
measure ARV adherence. Approaches to improve adherence to AIDS and other
chronic diseases will be presented. A field visit to an ARV adherence clinic
will allow participants an opportunity and interact with health care
practitioners (pharmacists, physicians, nurses, social workers,
nutritionists) involved in ARV adherence activities.
Who Should Attend?
Policy makers, ARV Program Managers, and NGO Officials responsible for
national and local programs. Social scientists, pharmacists, and other
public health professionals interested in ARV management and adherence.
Teaching Methods
Instruction will occur in English. The format will be highly interactive
with presentations by international experts followed by facilitated group
exercises and discussion. Case studies and guided readings will be provided
and substantial preparation is required for each session. A field visit to
an ARV Adherence Clinic will be arranged.
Faculty
Brenda Waning, Boston University School of Public Health; Richard Laing MD,
World Health Organization, Geneva;
Fees
Conference costs (no academic credit): $1,282 USD includes tuition and
materials fee.
For more information, contact Sarah Petty at spetty@bu.edu