# E-DRUG: INDICES

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**Created:** [November 22, 1996, 4:30am UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-indices/237 "1996-11-22T04:30:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![Leesette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ac8455/32.png) [@Leesette](https://talk.edrugplus.org/u/Leesette)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 1996, 4:30am UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-indices/237/1 "1996-11-22T04:30:51Z")

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Dear Colleagues

re: NETWORK OF DRUG INFORMATION CENTRES

In May 1995 the German Foundation for International Development (D.S.E.) hosted  
an international seminar in collaboration with the World Health Organization,  
Geneva. The meeting was held in Berlin and attended by numerous international  
and African delegates. The objectives of the meeting were to promote the role  
and value of drug information centres and to write guidelines for the  
establishment, running and support of such centres. It was hoped that the  
meeting would include access to drug information in developing countries,  
particularly Africa.

At that meeting INDICES, (International Network of Drug Information Centres),  
was established by a core group of participants. This concept has resulted in  
much discussion over the past year. Interest has been expressed from many  
quarters. Colleagues working in drug information have offered general support  
and affirmation of their interest in such a network. It appears that the idea  
has also found support amongst international groups and organisations with an  
interest in drug information. In addition there are many parties wanting to  
set up drug information centres, particularly in Africa and the developing  
world. A network would be very a very useful and supportive resource.

To this end we envisage setting up an electronic network of persons working in  
drug information and drug information centres. This network will give us the  
opportunity to explore various ideas and issues pertaining to the setting up and  
running of drug information centres throughout the world. If you are interested  
in participating in such a discussion group, would you please E-mail your  
address to the following:

Leesette Turner MPharm  
email: hamis@iafrica.com

snailmail:  
26A Marmion Road  
Oranjezicht 8001  
SOUTH AFRICA

tel: +27-21-4614219/451158  
fax: +27-21-451158