Dominican Republic SUGEMI Training Pharmaceutical MoH
The organization of an integrated Ministry of Health (MoH) pharmaceutical and commodity supply management system — known as SUGEMI, by the Spanish acronym — in the Dominican Republic demanded an innovative training strategy for immediate implementation and long-term sustainability.
During its early design, selected MoH personnel participated in the development of SUGEMI standard operating procedures (SOP). This experience provided them with the knowledge of pharmaceutical management basic principles and SUGEMI operational routines, turning them into potential leaders and trainers for the subsequent implementation phase.
The implementation of the strategy followed three phases:
- Participation of selected MoH personnel in the development of standard operating procedures
- Participation of these MoH leaders in training for the national rollout
- Organization of two university-certified diplomas — on Supply Chain Management and Rational Use of Medicines
By the end of 2012, SUGEMI was operating in all health facilities and regional health services (RHS), with TB and HIV/AIDS programmes integrated. SUGEMI has improved efficiency of the pharmaceutical management system, ultimately contributing to an increased availability of essential medicines.
Auteur(s) : Aurelia Van Eeden (curation)
Publication d'origine : 1er novembre 2017
Source : Africa Resource Centre
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