WHO supports Mauritius in developing a national medicine policy to ensure access to safe and quality medicines

From a mother seeking antibiotics for her dinky one at a clinic, to a cancer patient in want of lifesaving therapy, medicines are no ordinary commodities. They are lifelines. They manage pain, preserve an eye on chronic sickness, treat infections, and save lives.

Mauritius is embarking in the pattern of a national medicine policy with the make stronger of WHO: 

“The national medicine policy will ensure the population of Mauritius has access to suitable quality medicines,” said the Senior Chief Govt of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Mr Sarwansingh Purmessur at the opening of the workshop. It displays the dedication of the nation in achieving Universal Health Coverage, added Mr S. Purmessur.

“Mauritius depends heavily on imported medicines; A solid National Medicine Policy is the backbone of a well-functioning pharmaceutical machine. This can bring transparency, accountability, and resilience in a world of increasing health threats and economic volatility. said the WHO Representative, Dr Anne Ancia. “Today’s landmark workshop marks the dedication of Mauritius in ensuring safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines for all electorate”

This initiative unites various health professionals including clinicians, pharmacists, regulators, academics, wholesalers, member of pharmacy council and other health professionals to contribute to the pattern of a policy that will meet the specificities of the nation and the local context.  

WHO has mobilized two internationally distinguished consultants—Professor Fatima Suleman and Dr Andy Gray, leading the WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence-Based Practice at the College of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa—to provide the greatest technical input and guidance at some stage in the approach.

This participatory and inclusive approach underscores the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s dedication to transparency and collaboration, laying the foundation for a policy owned by all and ensuring engagement and accountability for its implementation. 

WHO is now not supreme right here to assist in developing this policy — we want to work with you in ensuring its lengthy-term impact and success; when the apt medicine will reach the apt individual at the apt time, each time; when medicines will always attain what they are meant to attain: heal, defend, and give each Mauritian the chance to are living a rotund, healthy life.