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[Stevan Gressitt]

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E-DRUG: Essential medicines management during emergencies in Pakistan
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S.K.S. Bukhari,1 J.A.R.H. Qureshi,1 R. Jooma,2 K.M. Bile,1 G.N.
Kazi,1 W.A. Zaibi1 and A. Zafar1

1World Health Organization, Country Office, Pakistan
(Correspondence to S.K.S. Bukhari: bukharik at pak.emro.who.int). 2Ministry of
Health, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Abstract
This paper illustrates the experiences of essential medicine
management in providing cure and care to victims of Pakistan’s 2005
earthquake in a safe, rational and effective mode. The health interventions
assured access to essential medicine, sustained supply, inventory control
through a computerized logistic support system and rational use of
medicines. World Health Organization Pakistan outlined modalities for
acceptance of donated medicines, assisted in speedy procurement of medicines
and designed custom-made kits. Proper storage of medicines at controlled
temperature was ensured in warehousing facilities in 12 locations. A steady
supply of medicines and their consumption without stock-outs in the 56
first-level care facilities of calamity-hit areas helped to ascertain the
average consumption and cost of essential medicines and supplies for the
catchment population. Tools for quantification and forecasting of medicines
and supplies were developed and shared. Medicines and medical supplies were
efficiently used resulting in minimum wastage.

Full Article is available on
http://www.emro.who.int/publications/emhj/16_Supp/article14.htm

Waqas Ahmed
waqaspharmacist at gmail.com

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