Documents & Reports
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The Cascade Analysis Tool for Continuum of Care Analytics : An Application in Diabetes Care in Ukraine (English)
This brief provides a description of the Cascade Analysis Tool (CAT) and a summary of an early application of the tool in Poltava Region, central Ukraine. The CAT is a mathematical model with a generic...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 148391 Document Date: April 1, 2020 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Fraser-Hurt,Nicole,Amoore,Zara
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An overview of medical device policy and regulation (English)
Medical devices, ranging from a simple disposable syringe to a high end PET/CT scanner, pose significant regulatory, planning and management challenges for client countries. Michael Cheng provides a practical...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 38819 Document Date: February 1, 2007 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Cheng,Michael Y.
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Pharmaceuticals: cost containment, pricing, reimbursement (English)
In virtually every country in the world, governments, social security fund managers and health insurers are struggling with ever increasing drug bills. This note explains cost drivers, provides insights...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 35560 Document Date: August 1, 2005 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Lakshminarayanan, Rama [editor],Seiter,Andreas
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Pharmaceuticals : quality assurance in the distribution chain (English)
Many health projects rely on a regular supply of quality pharmaceuticals. Here is a practical guide how to assure drug quality along the distribution chain and win the fight against substandard and counterfeit...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 32932 Document Date: July 1, 2005 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Lakshminarayanan, Rama [editor],Seiter,Andreas
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Privatization in the tobacco industry : issues and good practice guidelines to ensure economic benefits and safeguard public health (English)
Privatization in the tobacco industry should follow general good practice: a sound regulatory environment will yield economic and health benefits. This note provides clear guidelines and information on...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 32931 Document Date: June 1, 2005 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: De Beyer,Joy Antoinette,Yurekli,Ayda Aysun
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Pharmaceuticals: drug regulation in low and middle income countries (English)
Regulation of pharmaceuticals is a complex task. Andreas Seiter's note reviews the role of drug regulatory authorities in developing countries and discusses how to set priorities in line with the overall...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 32194 Document Date: April 1, 2005 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Seiter,Andreas,de Beyer, Joy [editor]
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Pharmaceuticals: local manufacturing (English)
What factors must be weighed when deciding whether to promote local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in developing countries? Andreas Seiter's note summarizes pros, cons and key issues. Pharmaceuticals...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 32193 Document Date: March 1, 2005 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Seiter,Andreas,de Beyer, Joy [editor]
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Pharmaceutical: counterfeits, substandard drugs and drug diversion (English)
Counterfeit and substandard drugs jeopardize health and waste money. Andreas Seiter reviews dimensions of the problem and contributing factors, and how countries can ensure drug quality. Pharmaceutical...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 32192 Document Date: March 1, 2005 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Seiter,Andreas
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PRSPs, immunization targets, and equity : focus on Africa (English)
In Africa many Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSPs) include immunization coverage targets, and debt relief often provides additional funds to help achieve them. Joe Naimoli looks at some implications...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 32191 Document Date: February 1, 2005 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Challa,Shilpa,Naimoli,Joseph Francis,Tanuku,Deepti