Publications by authors named "Margareth Sigonda"
Article Synopsis
- Hiiti Sillo and colleagues discuss the East African Community's initiative focused on harmonizing medicine regulations.
- The initiative aims to streamline the processes for approving and distributing medicines across East African countries.
- By improving regulatory frameworks, it enhances access to essential medications for the population in Africa.
Jane H. Mashingia and colleagues reveal the progress made to date for the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization initiative.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Problem: In developing countries, the most accessible source of treatment for common conditions is often an informal drug shop, where drug sellers are untrained and operations are unmonitored.
Purpose: We sought to describe a public-private initiative in Tanzania that created a new class of provider in government-accredited drug outlets, which improved the quality of medicines and pharmaceutical services in previously underserved areas.
Key Points: The accredited drug-dispensing outlet program combines changing behavior and expectations of community members who use, own, regulate, and work in drug shops.