Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Essential Drugs and Hospital Supplies
Director / Head:
Lesly Bustamante Torres
Institution:
Cooperativa de Hospitales de Antioquia (COHAN) Centro Integral
Address:
Los Industriales Avenue (48th race), # 24 - 104
Co - 7-7
Antioquia
Town:
Medellin
Country:
COLOMBIA
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
(57-4) 354 88 80
Fax:
(57-4) 3548880 ext 241
Date of Designation:
16/Nov/1994
Last Redesignation:
14/Nov/2011
Expiry:
14/Nov/2015
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- Training programs to strengthen skills in the management of supply systems
- Consultancy and advising the implementation of efficient and safe practices in the management of supply systems
- Internship or referencing practices and efficient models as an example of improved delivery systems
- Scientific diffusion knowledge and experiences and research results from studies
- Research and development of studies that provide for appropriate use and access
- IT developments in supply systems as tools that facilitate their implementation.
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Subjects:
- Pharmaceuticals (including essential drugs and medicines)
- Health information; statistics; measurement & trend assessment
- Research policy & development
Types of activity:
- Training and education
- Organization of events (e.g. conferences; summits)
- Collection; collation and dissemination of information
WHO organization wide expected result:
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11.1 - Formulation and monitoring of comprehensive national policies on access, quality and use of essential medical products and technologies advocated and supported. |
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11.3 - Evidence based policy guidance on promoting scientifically sound and cost-effective use of medical products and technologies by health workers and consumers developed and supported within the Secretariat and regional and national programmes. |
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Responsible Officer:
FITZGERALD James
Phone:
1-202-974-3282
Technical Counterpart:
LAING Richard Ogilvie
Phone:
+41 22 79 14533
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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