Essential drugs save lives

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Action Programme on Essential Drugs helps developing countries draw up a so-called 'essential drugs list,' aimed at providing adequate vital drugs to millions of poor people. WHO maintains that leaving the drug supply to market forces can only lead to more deaths, and the concept of the essential drugs list helps manage the distribution of drugs.

Social aspects, Drugs

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Why are injections so popular?

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization began a study in developing countries to determine the reasons behind the overuse of injections and its ill effects. Injections are expensive and are drawing money away from the budgets of poor households and health centers.

Injections

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Unwelcome gifts

Article Abstract:

Drugs that are donated to a developing country should be based upon that country's needs and have a shelf life of a year or more. The drugs should also be on national drug lists and should be listed by their generic or international names.

International aspects, Medical assistance, Foreign medical assistance

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