who medicines strategy - libdoc.who.int - World Health Organization

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WHO MEDICINES STRATEGY 2004-2007 | 134Figure 28: Model of EDM Country SupportCOORDINATION:Teamwork within WHO andthrough expanded partnershipand collaboration networksCOMMUNICATION:> Clear channels> Appropriate informationsharing practices> Efficient and timelyproceduresCOLLABORATION:> Setting goals> Planning> Strategic thinking> Implementing> MonitoringHEADQUARTERS:> Strategy & policy-making> Planning & monitoring> Specific technical & policy support> Strategy for development & training> Partnerships & collaboration> Develop global normative materials>>>>REGIONAL FOCALPOINT>>ISSUE FOCAL>>REGIONAL OFFICES:> Oversee country operations> Planning and monitoring> Technical, policy & management support> Human resources development & training> Partnerships & collaborations> Develop regional normative materials>>COUNTRY OFFICES:> Assess needs & identify priorities for technical support> Plan & implement WHO work> Assist coordination> Partnerships & collaborations> Feedback & reportingMINISTRIES OF HEALTH:> Identify needs & priorities> Plan, implement & monitor action> Coordinate with bilateral & multilateral agencies and CSOs>>>>

IMPLEMENTING THE STRATEGY | 135Figure 29: Medicines Advisers recruited in 11African countriesCameroonChadEthiopiaGhanaKenyaMaliNigeriaSenegalRwandaTanzaniaUgandaA total of 32 Medicines Advisers provide supportin five WHO regionsteam which coordinates WHO work in the regionand facilitates sub-regional cooperation whereappropriate. There are now a total of 13 peoplein the WHO essential medicines teams in theregional offices.Country office capacity has strengthened bythe recruitment of Medicine Advisers, nationalprofessional officers (NPOs) with specializedexpertise in pharmaceuticals and medicines.Medicine Advisers are a key long-term supportmechanism for sustainable pharmaceuticaldevelopment. They work with Ministries of Healthto identify needs and priorities; plan, implement,and monitor action; and coordinate with otherpartners.Countries are prioritized for recruitment ofMedicine Advisers based on the followingselection criteria:> Geographical, cultural, language distribution> Priority/severity of need> WHO country capacity> Level of development> Likelihood of sustainable impact> Potential cost-effectiveness> Involvement of other partners.

WHO MEDICINES STRATEGY 2004-2007 | 134Figure 28: Model of EDM Country SupportCOORDINATION:Teamwork within WHO andthrough expanded partnershipand collaboration networksCOMMUNICATION:> Clear channels> Appropriate informationsharing practices> Efficient and timelyproceduresCOLLABORATION:> Setting goals> Planning> Strategic thinking> Implementing> MonitoringHEADQUARTERS:> Strategy & policy-making> Planning & monitoring> Specific technical & policy support> Strategy for development & training> Partnerships & collaboration> Develop global normative materials>>>>REGIONAL FOCALPOINT>>ISSUE FOCAL>>REGIONAL OFFICES:> Oversee country operations> Planning and monitoring> Technical, policy & management support> Human resources development & training> Partnerships & collaborations> Develop regional normative materials>>COUNTRY OFFICES:> Assess needs & identify priorities for technical support> Plan & implement WHO work> Assist coordination> Partnerships & collaborations> Feedback & reportingMINISTRIES OF HEALTH:> Identify needs & priorities> Plan, implement & monitor action> Coordinate with bilateral & multilateral agencies and CSOs>>>>

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