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Success as Rational Use of Medicines resolution is passed!

The hard work, dedication and commitment put in by, among others, the EPN delegation to the World Health Assembly (WHA) 2007, paid off handsomely when the Rational Use of Medicines (RUM) resolution was passed. Part of the advocacy work done to advance the passing of the resolution was a presentation made to the delegates by the EPN coordinator on behalf of the Network. In addition to calling upon member delegates to pass the resolution, the presentation, titled "Churches advocating for rational use of medicines," highlighted the importance of the involvement of multi-disciplinary bodies in addressing rational use of medicines.

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60th World Health Assembly 2007

14 May 2007 - 8:00am
23 May 2007 - 5:00pm
Etc/GMT+3

The sixtieth (60th) World Health Assembly is scheduled for 14th – 23 rd May 2007 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Among the issues to be discussed at the assembly include, rational use of medicines. EPN in collaboration with Health Action International (HAI) – Africa has developed a one-page document titled “Saving lives…saving money! Support the WHA resolution on RUM.” The purpose of the document is to urge all concerned parties including health ministers and delegates to support the RUM resolution.


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Saving lives...saving money: Preparing for the World Health Assembly 2007

In its continued efforts to promote rational use of medicines, EPN in conjunction with Health Action International (HAI) – Africa has developed a document which will be used to appeal to the delegates of the WHA to strengthen and support the rational use of medicines (RUM) resolution. The document highlights facts on RUM, the benefits of strengthening the RUM resolution and gives specific areas in need of input from the member states. The WHA is scheduled for 14th – 23rd May 2007 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Download EPN/HAI document [.pdf 74 Kb]

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Promoting Rational Use of Medicines competition

How can we achieve changes that lead to lasting practices in rational use of medicines?
Write a real story of what or how you see irrational drug use happening in your institution/organization/country and suggest a practical and achievable mechanism/method that could be used to effect a lasting change to lead to rational use of medicines.

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