Implementing the third WHO Medicines Strategy 2008-2013

WHO Policy Perspectives on Medicines

Summary of WHO's strategic directions for medicines 2008-2013   

 

OWER 11.1 Formulation and monitoring of comprehensive national policies on access, quality and use of essential medical products and technologies advocated and supported 

 

Priority   

Traditional medicine (TM) MTSP, WHA56.31, WHA62.13  

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Developing global guidance and technical support on establishing national

policies on TM/CAM products and practices 

 New focus on

Integrating TM within national health systems and PHC programmes, promoting research and development, training and good

manufacturing practices