Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre in Pharmaceutical Policy
Director / Head:
Dr. Veronika Wirtz
Institution:
Department of Global Health
Boston University School of Public Health
Address:
801 Massachusetts Avenue, Crosstown Center, 3rd Floor
02118
MA
Town:
Boston
Country:
USA
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
+1 617 358 3046
Fax:
(1-617) 414 1261
Date of Designation:
12/Dec/2003
Last Redesignation:
26/Sep/2021
Expiry:
26/Sep/2025
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- At WHO’s request, support WHO in the design and conduct of WHO’s training courses relating to the development, implementation and monitoring of pharmaceutical and pricing policies, with a view to strengthening national or regional capacities
- At PAHO/WHO’s request develop a report to identify and analyze experiences, strategies, lessons learned, and challenges regarding the implementation of cost containment policies for pharmaceutical products, as well as develop an online training module
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Subjects:
- Pharmaceuticals (including essential drugs and medicines)
- Health information; statistics; measurement & trend assessment
- Health Technology (including laboratory services; but excluding blood safety)
Types of activity:
- Coordination of activities carried out by several institutions (e.g. other WHO collaborating centres)
- Training and education
- Research
WHO Outputs:
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1.3.2 - Improved and more equitable access to health products through global market shaping and supporting countries to monitor and ensure efficient and transparent procurement and supply systems |
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Responsible Officer:
AMEZQUITA DELGADO Miguel
Phone:
Technical Counterpart:
TISOCKI Klara
Phone:
+41796645651
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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